Singular They – It’s Official: It’s a Thing
December 24, 2019
Singular they splashed into the news on December 9 when Merriam-Webster declared they the word... read more
Dictionaries and the World of Lexicography
December 3, 2019
Dictionaries: not the sexiest topic ever. Even the famous dictionary-maker Samuel Johnson, in the title... read more
Teasers and the Poetic Function of Language
November 22, 2019
Teasers have been on my mind and my desk for a few weeks now. So... read more
Walt Wolfram Documentary: Talking Black in America
September 27, 2019
Walt Wolfram Documentary: The Producers The latest Walt Wolfram documentary is Talking Black in America.... read more
(Un)translatables: Japanese Top Ten
May 17, 2019
(Un)translatables – my term – are words in one language that may take a paragraph... read more
Language Matters Symposium: Duke University
March 8, 2019
Language Matters: The Event Today Friday March 8 a symposium at Duke University entitled Language... read more