Meaningless Social Conventions
“How do you do?” “How are you?” How many times have you used either of those questions – or something similar to begin a conversation with a stranger or an acquaintance? Did you respond, “I’m fine.”...
View ArticlePSA: The Urban Dictionary
It began with dapper – one of my favourite words. When I use dapper it is in reference to a man’s attire. As in: Don’t you look dapper tonight. It is a compliment. Dapper, however, has been adopted by...
View ArticleThe Internet Changes the Definition of Yet Another Word
Private no longer means secluded from the sight, presence or intrusion of others. The planners of Whitney Houston’s funeral have seen to that. Anyone with a connection to the Internet will be able to...
View ArticleRadishes and Fry’s Planet Word
Once again Stephen Fry has inspired a sense of inadequacy, while reigniting my passion for the written word. I viewed the highly subjective fifth episode of his series about the English language, in...
View ArticleRadishes and Fry’s Planet Word
Once again Stephen Fry has inspired a sense of inadequacy, while reigniting my passion for the written word. I viewed the highly subjective fifth episode of his series about the English language, in...
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