‘Moist’ as a Disgusting Word: Is It Still a Thing?
December 27, 2019
I first became aware that the worst ‘moist’ was a thing in 2011 or 2012.... read more
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
Alter Egos: Thomas Edison & Steve Jobs
October 29, 2019
I am reposting this blog from October 8, 2015 in response to the October 25,... read more
Cross-Species Love: Some Possibilities
October 4, 2019
When it comes to cross-species love, the ancient Greeks were way out ahead a long... read more
Hotness: It’s Currently a Thing
September 10, 2019
Hotness. It’s currently a thing in romance novels. Has been for a while. So what... read more