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Tag Archives: language
SIGNS AND WARNINGS
Every now and then I run into signs that truly baffle me. Here are a couple more: Okay, first this container of Bacos that advises you to “Refrigerate After Opening…for added freshness and convenience.” Now, it’s always been my understanding … Continue reading
ONE LITTLE WORD CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
My eye is starting to feel better. I don’t think it was conjunctivitis, probably just an irritation from something or other. So that’s the good news. And there is no bad news! At least not today. But something happened this … Continue reading
HMMM….
I’m cleaning out my files, and I’ve found some interesting stuff. I’ll share this one, which I printed and saved after I read it somewhere on the internet, several years ago: “I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht … Continue reading
BUFFET CITY BUFFET
First, there was Buffet City, way out in the south part of Tuscaloosa. It’s a Chinese Buffet, and actually quite good. So imagine our delight, when we found out that they would be opening another restaurant in the north end … Continue reading
MORE ACCURACY MATTERS
It bothered me that when I posted last time about the inaccuracies on our local newscast, I could not remember more specific examples. So yesterday, amidst watching the Olympics, I stopped to look at the news for about twenty minutes. … Continue reading
ACCURACY MATTERS
The local newscast we watch each morning has as its slogan: “Where Accuracy Matters.” Well, I don’t think anyone would argue that we would all like our news reports to be accurate, but don’t you think that if you make … Continue reading
MUSICIANS, WRITERS AND HIPPIES
I have come to the realization that there are certain kinds of people that interest me, and certain types of people that do not. Of course everybody is like this, but I have finally put a label on my own … Continue reading
MANCHILD
Here’s a quick question for all those who like to haggle about semantics. Mary and I are having a debate about the exact meaning of the word “manchild.” Is this a man that acts like a child? Or a child … Continue reading
OUT OF CONTROL
Okay, this thing is officially out of control. At the end of Day 22, I am up to about 58,000 words. I am long past the issue of whether or not I am going to make 50,000 words. The real … Continue reading