English Lays Its Cards on the Table of Our Tongues
November 7, 2015
Tomorrow millions will begin watching the finals of the 2015 World Series of Poker. As luck would have it, you’re reading a column brought to
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Tomorrow millions will begin watching the finals of the 2015 World Series of Poker. As luck would have it, you’re reading a column brought to
‘Twas Halloween night, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring and eating a mouse. The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare
Dear Mr. Lederer: I am writing to suggest that you review the meaning of RSVP with your readers. Recently I have received two invitations asking
Two Thursdays ago, at our Padres’ last home game of the 2014-2015 season (the good guys beat the Brewers 3-1), I had the honor of
Cristoffa Corombo was born in the Republic of Genoa (now in Italy) in 1451. He began his career as a seaman in the Portuguese merchant
William Shakespeare is alive and well and living in America’s Finest City. The San Diego Shakespeare Society, on whose board I serve, will soon be
Over the centuries, some lucky people have been granted a measure of immortality by having had their names transformed into common English words. One way
When you speak and write, there is no law that says you have to use big words. Short words are as good as long ones,
A few weeks ago, I presented a parade of real-life, verbally clever signs and placards that have adorned places of business around the world. I