Most of my friends will tell you that I am fffffaaarrrrr from a "high maintenance" person. There are a few areas, though, that I would beg to differ. One of them being the area of semantics. I'm a little freaky about which words I select at which times. Enter: the beginning of a new series on my blog: : "Silly Semantics."
I'm not always in line with Mr. Webster. I'm more of a connotative person. So, here's today's lesson:
I'm not always in line with Mr. Webster. I'm more of a connotative person. So, here's today's lesson:
Poor vs. Broke
Poor is a state of mind. Broke applies to having no money in one's wallet.
I am not poor.
I am broke.
Anyone think this sounds familiar? Yes, I agree with Mr. Ramsey on this one. Thought it would be a great way to start Silly Semantics. More to come. :)
