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Jerry Johnston: Sacred language precious

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eezpzee in central city | 8:35 p.m. Aug. 14, 2009
Jerry, nice reminder about our language and its complexity. Thanks for "becos." What about the use of "that" in place of "which" and "who"? Example:
"And in between those two lies a world of words that scholars constantly sift, searching for golden flakes amid the sand grains."
Kimi | 4:18 p.m. Aug. 31, 2009
Brilliant. I loved your way a reminding us how important language is.

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