Category Archives: Language

The Antivenom for Trumpian Times

Posted on February 5, 2020 by nowandthenadays

Generally, I score optimistic on the life-outlook meter. But after three years of the orange madman helming our mothership, it’s hard to whip up even a soupcon of positivity. As we whirl around the sun at Trumpian whim, anything seems … Continue reading →

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End Me Your Ear

Posted on June 1, 2010 by nowandthenadays

This just in …. I have two nominations for the JEESH (Jeffee’s Excellent English Spoken Here) Award.  As you will remember, no nominations will be accepted for someone who uses the word “absolutely” in lieu of the single syllable “yes.”  … Continue reading →

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