Tag Archives: linguistics

Wednesday Wonderings: A Linguistic Rhapsody

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Steve

Tuesday afternoon online an acquaintance inquired, “In the idiom ‘mir ist langweilig,’ is there an implied (es)?” I provided an answer with which I was not entirely happy. I also came to the realization, while untangling said answer, that the … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday, or: “Crack in a Carton”

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Steve

I stayed with the dogs until mid-day; then I packed up and drove back home, enjoying a nice, uneventful drive along the way. Inside/Below: 1. For Chocoholics 2. Grammar Nazis 3. Follow the Procedure

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Midweek, almost Midmonth

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Steve

1. Making Things 2. Count/Mass noun distinction 3. Late night pizza

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You can never have too much coffee …

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Steve

Thursday evening: more Metallica listened to, some Captain America (vol. 5) read … and then, sleep.

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CPE Bach: Marche – Polonaise – Marche – Polonaise

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Steve

Tonight’s wine: a 2003 Bulls Blood from Eger. Tasty red that gets much better the longer it sits out. Starts watery and fruity but not sweet. Only later does it linger. It becomes fuller, but doesn’t have the tannins of … Continue reading →

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