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Category: Words and Language

Humor, Words and Language

Haha: The Incredible Shrinking House

Funny Headline Continue reading Haha: The Incredible Shrinking House

Humor, Words and Language

Turned Into Absurdity

Witless hilarity from the news media Continue reading Turned Into Absurdity

Humor, Jazz, Music, Words and Language

Grooved Pavement, on the Road and in Music

A 20th century word applied in practical, musical and silly ways Continue reading Grooved Pavement, on the Road and in Music

Humor, Words and Language

Droppings

A new meaning for an old word Continue reading Droppings

Humor, Words and Language

The Cold Shoulder and Other Fun Terms

Word meanings are slippery Continue reading The Cold Shoulder and Other Fun Terms

General Commentary, Humor, Words and Language

Puzzled by Pronouns

Losing our ability to write, speak and think clearly Continue reading Puzzled by Pronouns

Fashion, Words and Language

Watch This Word Wander

Surplice This summer a friend of mine bought a new piece of clothing for wearing outside during the hot weather. … Continue reading Watch This Word Wander

Art, Words and Language

What Is a Portrait?

I used to think that I knew what a portrait was: an image of a person, ideally offering a view … Continue reading What Is a Portrait?

Words and Language

Words in Flux: Interrogate

I used to think I knew the meaning of the word “interrogate.” An interrogation was something you would observe on … Continue reading Words in Flux: Interrogate

Words and Language

The Most Favored Letter

An amusing bit from, “IS INVESTING ACTUALLY AS EASY AS A-TO-Z?, published May 9 in the Wall Street Journal. The … Continue reading The Most Favored Letter

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