Tag Archives: language

The 3 Most Powerful Letters In The English Language

Posted on July 24, 2015 by pegoleg

Words can be powerful weapons, but one little suffix can beat them all. Three letters provide a mighty shield for the user to hide behind. I’m talking about “ish.” “ish” means neither yes nor no. It admits while admitting nothing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish, General Ramblings | Tagged humor, language, musings, politics, say what you mean, the reason so many people secretly like Donald Trump even if they don't want him as president | 58 Comments

What Not To Say During The Polar Vortex

Posted on January 28, 2014 by pegoleg

The next person who says “cold enough for ya?” to me is gonna get an icicle to the jugular. I’m not kidding. Don’t say it. OK, so half the country is suffering through the nightmare of a polar vortex. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged humor, I'm NOT a baby and it IS cold out there, language, musings, polar vortex, The Day After Tomorrow, weather | 103 Comments

New Language Discovered!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Quickly adopted by politicians and advertisers. A little old lady was holding up my line at the grocery store. She was trying to return a carton of ice cream. “It says New & Improved but it tastes the same.” She said, … Continue reading →