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Word-At-A-Time-Blog

239-word post, or “Modern Venice”

August 27, 2013 by Marcel St. Pierre

A couple approached a mooring near the Rialto Bridge to enquire about hiring a gondola for a romantic ride along the Venetian canals. “Please, only to step on my gondola,” said Enzo, a young gondolier, wearing the traditional black pants, striped shirt and hat of his trade. “Mi scusi, per favore,” called another gondolier, a … Read more

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238-word post, or “A Small Matter of Treason”

August 26, 2013 by Marcel St. Pierre

It was difficult to find jurors neutral enough to be considered. It wasn’t every day that treason against the state came to court. “Your Honour,” said the lawyer, as much for the judge as for the assembled crowd, “My client proposes that the food we live amongst, gather and eat – that gives us our … Read more

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237-word post, or “Dinty Plays Outfield”

August 25, 2013 by Marcel St. Pierre

Dinty hated playing outfield. But Gryff was team captain so he told people where to go. “I’ll tell Gryff where to go,” thought Dinty. Trouble was he wasn’t very good at many of the other positions, so he guessed this was as good as any position to play from.  He’d tried short stop, but Gryff … Read more

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