Fess up…a review
Yes, English is a messy, quirky language. But I love that, and as a language and a history buff, it’s…
Tag: language
What’s up with ‘u’
In case you didn’t know, I’m Canadian. Reading some of my past posts, you might have guessed — or I…
Top 10 words that celebrate the bastard origins of the English language
I’m a bit of a word nerd. Okay, more than a bit. I enjoy finding the right word to communicate…
Ghastly words: suggesting sickness with language
I’m a bit of a word nerd. Maybe it comes with being an avid reader and nascent novelist. While writing…
What does green smell like?
I was looking through old photos recently, from a trip to Greece than including hiking in Crete. It brought to…
There’s a word in Spanish…to gaze, to stare, to ogle, to leer
There’s a word in Spanish that I love. And there just doesn’t seem to be a perfect English equivalent. As…