The Hardest Date for Dyslexic’s First, “12/12/12” got everyone’s attention. Then, the would-be Mayan Apocalypse — yesterday, 12/21/12 — loomed large. But yesterday was especially challenging for a group of people without a doomsayers’ streak: those with dyslexia (I’ve got a mild case). Surviving the Apocalypse and Other Challenges (Like, Spelling It) As if the...Read More
Finally, Something an Online Dictionary Can’t Do Better Yes, I still consult a dictionary (multiple times a day, in fact). It’s just that I now check online — ditto for thesauruses, famous quotations, and the like. Which left me trying to figure out what to do with one of several “boat anchor” (analog) versions still in my...Read More
Don’t Worry, the Food’s Fine I think it’d be risky for a diner or steakhouse (or a movie theatre!), but if there’s a restaurant that can get away with using the word “Exodus” (in front of the food ordering line), it would be a deli — in this case, “Rye” in Minneapolis’ Kenwood neighborhood. I...Read More
Endangered Species? Sort Of It sounds like it’s related to the manatee, or perhaps it’s one of those microscopic organisms you never knew existed . . . but now have to worry about their becoming extinct. So, what exactly is an interstice? Here’s the dictionary definition: inˈtÉ™rstis/: An intervening space, esp. a small or narrow one. Practically,...Read More
Catering For The End of the World “Hang in there,” the acquaintance said. “It’s all going to be over in 10 days, anyways.” To which I responded, “Oh, I’m sure it won’t take that long. Hopefully, everything will be back to normal by early next week.” When that was met with a quizzical look, I asked, “What were...Read More
High Temp Today: 17 Degrees* (Maybe) “It takes a licking, and keeps on ticking.” –Timex watch marketing slogan The same could be said of the Twin Cities, in the aftermath of a 16″ snowfall yesterday — the biggest locally in two years. I got up at 5:30 a.m., expecting to shovel my way to the...Read More
