The real problem with swearing? No, it’s not what you might be thinking. Recently, I posted a fun meme that had a “swear” jar and a “talking about my dog” jar for coins, reflecting an old idea that when we…
Time Magazine: A Wow Issue!
I just got a new subscription to Time magazine, something I hadn’t had in years. Thanks to a friend who gave me a couple of copies over late summer, I decided to get my own. So, this past week’s double edition…
The Curse of the Announcer
The curse of the announcer seems to be everywhere! Part of sports talk. Part of our inner conversations. Everywhere! I love watching sports — even some sports that some sports fans don’t think are actually sports. I love watching pro…
Can Words Really Hurt Us?
Years ago, I realized that words can really hurt us. Like many, I had grown up hearing the old adage: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!” Then I realized how untrue that saying…
More “Cross” Words
Longtime readers of my posts know that I love words, and I love crossword puzzles. But I have to say, sometimes I wonder how or why a certain word got used in one of the puzzles. Sometimes I’ve never seen…
English is a “Confuzzling” Language!
I am always amazed that anyone can learn English — with all its nuances, regionalisms, and jargon — especially considering how many words have multiple meanings. In this wonderfully silly cartoon, the focus is on “make” and “go,” each of…