Category Archives: Language and Communication

Playing with, and ranting about, language: miscommunication, badly worded signs and questions, and changing usage (Anyone heard from “take” lately? Didn’t think so.).

God Rest Ye

Posted on 02 December 2021 by Isabel Gibson

“We’ll discover how the commas shape the prose.” Continue reading →

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It’s Not Special Delively

Posted on 01 December 2021 by Isabel Gibson

We’re the first off the plane, or the first to the waiting area at least. I see a sun-weathered guy in khakis, boots, and an Outback-style hat, holding a sign: Road Scholar. Our tour group of exactly that name has … Continue reading →

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You Know What I Mean

Posted on 21 November 2021 by Isabel Gibson

Tenses? Schmenses! Continue reading →

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In-Depth Coverage, Oh Hurray

Posted on 20 October 2021 by Isabel Gibson

“Contrary to what one expects; often amusing as a result.” Hahaha. Or not. Continue reading →

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The Lower 46

Posted on 27 August 2021 by Isabel Gibson

Maybe a purchase is in order, strictly in the interests of science of course. Continue reading →

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Re Re

Posted on 24 August 2021 by Isabel Gibson

More fun with prefixes and stuff. Continue reading →

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Simple and Not-so-simple Sics

Posted on 21 August 2021 by Isabel Gibson

Calling all copy editors. Continue reading →

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A Small More than 10%

Posted on 26 June 2021 by Isabel Gibson

More clear communication in Blog Land. Continue reading →

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Why We YELL

Posted on 11 June 2021 by Isabel Gibson

Leading by example: What a concept. Continue reading →

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