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Posted on December 5, 2008September 6, 2023

O.J. Simpson finally going to prison

O.J. Simpson was sentenced today to 15 years in Nevada state prison, with a minimum of nine years before he becomes eligible for parole. The sentence came as a result of an incident in September 2007 where he and some friends tried to “reclaim” — with the use of at least one gun — some … Continue reading O.J. Simpson finally going to prison

Posted on December 4, 2008May 24, 2021

‘Interim’ is a 3-syllable word meaning interval

Okay, I have to say this now before I explode. Jon Stewart just said “in-term” when he meant “interim.” Why do so many people on TV get that wrong!? I’m distressed that my beloved Jon Stewart is one of the unfortunate misinformed. “Interim” is a 3-syllable word meaning the interval of time between two events. … Continue reading ‘Interim’ is a 3-syllable word meaning interval

Posted on June 25, 2008May 24, 2021

R.I.P. George Carlin

George Carlin was my all-time favorite comic. He tickled my funnybone and delighted my inner word person with questions like: “Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?” I’ll miss him. Continue reading R.I.P. George Carlin

Posted on January 19, 2003May 24, 2021

Star Search

Been watching “Star Search” on TV. Really got sucked into it the night I saw Tiffany Evans sing. Wow! That little girl knocked my socks off!! I thoroughly expect to see her name in lights someday. You go, girl! Continue reading Star Search

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