There’s a bit of a precursor to this diatribe over on The Food Adventuress, if you’re interested. In middle school, I discovered my deep and abiding love for the English language, and subsequently for writing as well as the intoxicating nature of foreign languages.  I was mediocre at many things, and very few subjects held my attention.  For nearly twenty five years, language and communication have made me tick despite an ongoing propensity (see: The Little Magpie) for chasing disparate shiny ... View Post