Dr. Metablog is the nom de blague of Vivian de St. Vrain, the pen name of a resident of the mountain west who writes about language, books, politics, or whatever else comes to mind. Under the name Otto Onions (Oh NIGH uns), Vivian de St. Vrain is the author of “The Big Book of False Etymologies” (Oxford, 1978) and, writing as Amber Feldhammer, is editor of the classic anthology of confessional poetry, “My Underwear” (Virago, 1997).
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"'I know what's to be the end of it, as far as I am concerned' replies Mrs. Pipchin, 'and that's enough for me. I'm going to take myself off in a jiffy."
'In a which, Mrs Pipchin,' says Mrs. Chick.
'In a jiffy,' retorts Mrs. Pipchin, sharply."
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I once left in a huff.
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