Is Language a Living Organism?
There are multiple intriguing parallels between language and biological organisms, which may come as no great surprise, since language is produced by living beings. No, the surprise comes when we … Continue reading
March 5, 2025 · Leave a comment
In the Heart of the Sea
Today is the anniversary of a remarkable event in nautical history. The whaleship Essex, stove and sunk by a whale: the victim/leviathan fought back. The ultimate text on this tale … Continue reading
November 20, 2012 · Leave a comment
On this Day in Publishing History …
When I opened Google today, the Google doodle featured this beautiful scene from one of my favorite author’s magnum opus:
October 18, 2012 · Leave a comment
One of my Favorite Creepy Words — and Why
As a young linguist (I love saying that, though it sounds way pompous), I most loved the little tidbits of linguistic lore some of my favorite professors would bestow on … Continue reading
August 21, 2012 · Leave a comment
Kenneth Setzer 