tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post3586060300321317523..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: Calling All Grammar GeeksBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-17889144282687273172012-11-05T16:24:59.723-05:002012-11-05T16:24:59.723-05:00I used to teach English, and one of my favorite un...I used to teach English, and one of my favorite units to teach was etymology and the history of English. We have a wonderful language with a rich history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-12860361657351978612012-11-05T15:13:09.454-05:002012-11-05T15:13:09.454-05:00My favorite word is actually a family:
bogus (we ...My favorite word is actually a family:<br /><br /><b>bogus</b> (we all know that one).<br /><br /><b>bogosity</b> (the property of being bogus, its intensity is measured with a <b>bogometer</b>)<br /><br /><b>bogon</b> (the hypothetical elementary carrier of bogosity)<br /><br />The concept of the bogon is an obvious play upon other elementary particles such as the photon or meson. It can also refer to the Vogon, a race of aliens in <i>The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy</i>.<br /><br />Further information available at bogon.com .Ellenhttp://washuu.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-48580991492493057162012-11-05T15:11:05.039-05:002012-11-05T15:11:05.039-05:00I'm with you, Joanna. I love grammar! It som...I'm with you, Joanna. I love grammar! It sometimes drives me nuts to have to modify things in my writing because word use and grammar morph over time, and my present-day characters need to stay current. Thanks for introducing me to some new words and phrases!Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.com