Subscribe to TIB's RSS FeedGrammar Myths – Let Bygone Rules Be Gone
Jan 6th, 2010 | By CJ | Category: CJ's Quick LinksIs it no wonder that I love playing in the fields of the English language? Grammar Myths.
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Genderless Pronouns – Ey, Em, and Eir
Feb 23rd, 2009 | By CJ | Category: GripesEnglish changes all the time. Our standard pronoun structure has served us well, but it does have weaknesses. It’s time that we fill the gap of not having a non-gendered pronoun. Whether in academic writing, or just because we want to be inclusively generic, ey/em/eir fit the bill easily.
Things That Have Made Me Happy
Jan 13th, 2009 | By CJ | Category: MusingsOnce you’ve lived long enough, and have a lot of memories in the ol’ grouch bag, it’s hard not to pause every now and then to consider that unique collection that adds up to your life. Like you, I have a variety of event-mementos good, bad, and hard to define. Mostly, though, I prefer to pull out those things that still make me smile.
Fixing the Education System
Oct 15th, 2008 | By CJ | Category: Gov't and Politics, GripesAs with the weather, many people complain about the state of education but don’t really offer up suggestions for changing it. Here’s one proposal to overhaul the current system.
Is Being Bilingual a Must in Today’s America?
Jul 27th, 2008 | By CJ | Category: MusingsShould Americans-specifically American children-become bilingual, and if so, then what language(s) additional to English should they learn? Does it add value to their lives in any practical way?
Trying To Make English Easier
Jun 9th, 2008 | By CJ | Category: MusingsEvery generation finds English being tested by the young (and smart-asses, let’s be fair). It keeps the language vibrant. Plus, English does have bits that could deal with some tweaking. Though I’m no longer young (but I am the other thing), I’d be remiss in not mentioning some tweaks of my own.
Smilin’ and Grinnin’
Jan 20th, 2007 | By CJ | Category: MusingsI find one of the most confounding things in language right now is how people use the words “smile” and “grin”. It doesn’t happen often, but we seem to be at a stage where how people use words in practice is at odds with how they are defined.
