[sotd] October 18, 2004 [My Favorite Word]
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Site of the Day for Monday, October 18, 2004
My Favorite Word
Today's site is one of those delightful locales on the web based on a
simple idea which entices the visitor to tarry and perhaps contribute as
well. Gentle Subscribers who enjoy the pleasure of a quiet browse among a
collection of words with charming and amusing tales of why they became a
favorite, will find this a welcome site.
"Zephyr? Gossamer? Love? Chocolate? Wisteria? Dividend? Freedom? Sleep? ...
Everyone has a favorite word. What's yours? It might be your favorite
because it has a beautiful sound. ... James Joyce thought "cuspidor" was
the most beautiful English word. (Go figure. Maybe he was joking.) We'll
even bend the category a little and accept phrases of two or three words,
such as Dorothy Parker's favorite, Check enclosed. ... And who can forget
that classic tribute to common sense, Close cover before striking?" - from
the website
The site features a browsable alphabet for its collection of favorite words
submitted by visitors. Discover why "actually" is the choice of an English
teacher in Spain and why "Brobdingnagian" resonates so strongly with
another contributor. The site encourages visitors to present their own
suggestions, along with a brief explanation of why the word is their
favorite.
Wander over to the site for a pleasant browse among a sometimes surprising
collection of favorite words at:
http://www.myfavoriteword.com/
A.M. Holm
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