The Grammar Policeman’s Other Ball
One of the last things they do before they’re intubated is beg me for the vaccine. I hold their hand and tell them that I’m sorry, but it’s too late.
Air-Minded: Air-Manned
The Federal Aviation Administration may ditch the word “airman.” One has to wonder how long it’ll be before the U.S. Air Force follows suit.
Very Regardfully
Too bad all my correspondents aren’t hashers, where the perfect sign-off is always a simple “On On.”
Clearly a Woman but Never Mind
We’ll get to the nonbinaryness, never fear. Just bear with me for now. Donna’s sewing retreat is next week and she’s swamped with last-minute organizational details and changes. On top of that, she’s squeezing in a quick flight to Las Vegas to attend our grandson’s high school graduation. I’m sitting it out at home in […]
Break a Leg
“Pits, tits, and naughty bits”
NBA (Not Hoops Tho)
Donna and I watched President Biden’s SOTU-by-another-name speech last night.
Cognition
Rex Tillerson (remember him?) once took a cognitive test. They asked him to correctly characterize Donald Trump after spending five minutes in the same room with him. He passed with flying colors. The doctors, they were amazed. Some of them are still crying.
Words: Stylebooks (Updated)
I’m in my 70s now, and when I write the only organization I represent is me, so I reckon I can be a curmudgeon and disagree with the AP Stylebook on a point or two.