etymology

The English word lot has been on a lot of journeys.

Aug 12 • Andrew Smith

Aug 9 • Andrew Smith

Richards Are Dicks

Honestly, this title is misleading.

Aug 8 • Andrew Smith

Cunning, Linguistics

The word linguist probably entered the English language some time during the 1500s.

Aug 4 • Andrew Smith

As soon as we get done architecting, let’s make sure we think about the electricianing and the paintering.

Aug 2 • Andrew Smith

Getting Carried Away

Sorry, I got carried away. My emotions got in the driver’s seat and the feelings-car just took off. I was a mere passenger.

Aug 1 • Andrew Smith

Everyone’s got Odyssey fever now, so bear with me for a moment.

Jul 30 • Andrew Smith

Sports Mascots' Magical Origin

I remember Super Bowl XX.

Jul 28 • Andrew Smith

Showing Up Empty-Handed

Showing up empty-handed can be good or bad.

Jul 26 • Andrew Smith

None and No One

The word none is almost like a combination of the words no and one, isn’t it?

Jul 21 • Andrew Smith

Having Your Cake and Eating It

You can’t have your cake and eat it!

Jul 20 • Andrew Smith

There's Truth in Trees

Go back a thousand years in English, and you’ll find the word tree.

Jul 19 • Andrew Smith

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