Many of the names we use for things were inspired by simple, usually ancient observation. From our 21st-century point of view, these observations seem at times a bit far-fetched. Or at least it would be difficult to make an accurate guess. Take the carrot, for example. We easily assume that its name comes from an… Continue reading Cucumber, Cowcumber, Coocumber
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Fricassee of Words – A Watched Pot
A kettleful of water was set to boil moments before these first words were typed. Just a coincidence, mind you. However, the distance from kitchen to keyboard is but a few steps, the short pause required to gather thoughts was nowhere near the writer’s block long stare, and yet the kettle switch just made its… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – A Watched Pot
Cinco de Mayo… naise
With Cinco de Mayo just behind us, you’d think it would have provided effortless inspiration for today’s article. But, as you might have guessed by now, we also like to play with words (by the way, we’re well overdue for a Fricassée of Words). So, allow us a light twist on the theme as we… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo… naise
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