Words are Funny Things

I would prefer that my blizzards come from Dairy Queen

Jan 10 •

Why do we say the things we do?

Cats and dogs raining from the sky? Really?

Nov 8, 2024 •

Apostrophe apostasy

Harris's? Walz'? Can we at least agree on how to pluralize the presidential ticket?

Aug 9, 2024 •

It's a tournament of word play!

Mar 22, 2024 •

Words I can’t spell

English, you make no sense. But I love you anyway.

Mar 8, 2024 •

A fool's paradise

The rest of us are just living in it

Feb 2, 2024 •

Holiday gobbledygook

The fridge is full of Thanksgiving leftovers, and I have questions

Nov 24, 2023 •

I have some questions

Starting with, "What am I supposed to call this thing in my hand?"

Jun 30, 2023 •

Mysteries of my domain

Is it a sofa or a couch? Bathroom or powder room? Does anybody drink coffee at the coffee table?

Mar 31, 2023 •

The devil made me write it

It’s the spooky season, so I’m going to play devil’s advocate

Oct 10, 2022 •

Birds on the brain

Why are geese silly? Why are ducks lucky? Are larks truly happy?

Jun 5, 2022 •

Words are funny things

What is a cahoot anyway, and how do you get in with them?

Apr 18, 2022 •

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