‘The English language’ Blaise told Ansgar ‘is enough to Flummox anyone.’ ‘Yes,’ Ansgar said. ‘Words that should rhyme, don’t. Words… Read more Understanding Words
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Palindromes
Here are some palindromes to brighten your day: Gateman sees name, garageman sees nametag. Straw? No, too stupid a fad.… Read more Palindromes
The Pseudo Intellectuals
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot ‘Hey Julie,’ Gabe asked his wife. ‘Did I ever tell you about my snooty pseudo… Read more The Pseudo Intellectuals
Everybody Has To Play the Hand He’s Dealt
Life is like parts of speech. There are too many Unpredictable quirks. Walk in the past is walked Talk in… Read more Everybody Has To Play the Hand He’s Dealt
False Dichotomy
Fred and Martha, Jane and Arthur were on a debating team. Their professor reminded them that pauses were as important… Read more False Dichotomy
Inarticulate
Understandably, Fred was sick of all the catch phrases. He lived in a state of absolute horror of bad English.… Read more Inarticulate
Music And Language
Fred was learning to play the guitar and Myrtle was learning to speak Italian. All day long his ‘Do re… Read more Music And Language