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John Heavner
Apr 16, 2025
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I sometimes jokingly refer to myself as a nerd. It’s a word I’ve tossed around for years, and a word whose meaning I felt compelled to research this morning.

The American Heritage Dictionary cites two meanings. The first is “a foolish, inept, or unattractive person.”

Ouch. I hope that’s not me.

The second is “a person who is single-minded or accomplished i…

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