Tag Archives: language

Are you a locavore?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Murray Hill

I like it when I’m reading and I stumble on a word I’ve never read before. I had a hunch what it meant but I still took the time to get the definition. It means you eat locally grown or … Continue reading →

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Word of the day

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Murray Hill

For those of us who are tired of using and hearing the word ‘change’, let’s change it up. I strongly suggest ‘impermanence’. Go ahead, impress your friends!

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Doyawannanotherbeer?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Murray Hill

What ever happened to English? Example: Would you like another beer? Or, can I get you anything else? Did you wanna or do you wanna. What the hell is that!!!

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Going forward

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Murray Hill

As we plan for the future, prepare for what’s ahead, work to improve, think of what there is to do, and otherwise keep going, can we please, please, please, pretty please, stop using this relatively new phrase “going forward” or … Continue reading →

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Increasingly common

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Murray Hill

Pick a subject. Let’s choose sleep disorders. As it’s often stated about this problem it is “increasingly common”, I wonder what that means. Does it mean the problem is growing or does it mean that as we learn more about … Continue reading →

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Lazy Talk

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Murray Hill

TV news broadcasters are professional readers and voices. Or are they? Are they so busy prior to going on-air that they don’t have time to practice and pronounce the names of the people they are reporting on? Very often they … Continue reading →

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In Other Words….

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Murray Hill

I wonder if it would just be easier to clearly say what we mean the first time?

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The Same But Different

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Murray Hill

Equity is not the same as equality. Possession is not the same as ownership. Understanding the differences takes effort, which takes time. If we just gave ourselves a chance to slow down and think, we would all be better off. … Continue reading →

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