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Evasive Maneuvers
Catching the Last Tuna Home
Thu Feb 11 09:00:00 EST 2021
One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself.
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Language Lounge
Phun with Fonnix
Thu Feb 04 09:00:00 EST 2021
Sounds tend to survive the migration between languages more dependably than letters do. Let phonics show you the way!
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Word Count
Why You Should Resist the Writing Rituals of Famous Authors
Thu Jan 28 09:00:00 EST 2021
Learn why you should stop comparing your writing rituals to that of famous authors.
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Candlepower
Who Needs Vwls?
Thu Jan 21 09:00:00 EST 2021
A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent.
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Evasive Maneuvers
The Euphemism of The Year That Shall Not Be Named
Thu Jan 14 09:00:00 EST 2021
It's finally here — Euphemism of the Year! Find out this year's most contested, contestable, and detestable term of the year.
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Language Lounge
Roll Another One, Just Like the Other One
Tue Jan 05 09:00:00 EST 2021
Have you seen these movies? Explore how movie-inspired memes become firmly embedded in the English language.
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Word Count
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome
Tue Dec 22 09:00:00 EST 2020
Learn how to beat imposter syndrome with these four tips.
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Candlepower
Brand Names of the Year for 2020
Wed Dec 16 09:00:00 EST 2020
The names that made the news--and affected our lives--in 2020, from Animal Crossing to Zoom.
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Evasive Maneuvers
Humaning in an Inhuman Year
Thu Dec 10 09:00:00 EST 2020
Breaking news! There's a late entry in the race for Euphemism of the Year, Drivel of the Decade, and Malarkey of the Millennium.
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Language Lounge
Enhancing the Semantic Experience
Thu Dec 03 09:00:00 EST 2020
Explore the differences between enhanced and the newer (by about 100 years) more general adjective improved. Is every imperfect thing subject to both improvement and enhancement?
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