English Usage

Top Ten Schoolhouse Rock Video Songs

From the early 1970's through the mid-1990's, Schoolhouse Rock produced over 50 educational video songs, for which I have a…

3 months ago

I’m Nauseated, so Are You Nauseous?

I can recall an event that happened not that long ago -- well, I guess it was twenty some years…

6 months ago

Quick Guide to French Food Terms

French cuisine has given us dozens of words and phrases that are now part of general English usage and new…

2 years ago

Sneaked or Snuck?

For the longest time I went about my conversations using the word, snuck, with out ever a thought of whether…

3 years ago

Lust: History, Meaning and Significance

To lust is to have a burning feeling deep inside with an unquenchable thirst or desire that cannot be satisfied.…

3 years ago

What is Mohair?

I'm always reminded of the "Sniffing Accountant" episode of "Seinfeld," whenever I see someone have an allergic reaction. I can…

3 years ago

Labor Relations: Are Unions Still Relevant?

It would be fair to say that it was the Industrial Revolution which energized workers to form labor unions to…

3 years ago

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