by tbeaud | Apr 25, 2022 | Fun With Language
When a black person uses the term ‘white privilege’ what they are really saying is, that as a white person my perspective on the subject is less valuable because I have not experienced what blacks have experienced. Meanwhile, when white people use the term, its... Read More
by tbeaud | Mar 7, 2022 | Fun With Language
A.A. Milne once said, “Organizing is what we do before we do something, so that when we do it, it’s not all mixed up.” Good advice for sure although I’m not sure I would have expressed it quite that way – in any event, here are a few tips on things to make... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 13, 2021 | Fun With Language, Kids & Education, Other Interesting Stuff, Recent Commentaries
Do you remember your first time? I sure remember mine. And no, it’s not what you’re probably thinking right now. The year was 1955 when my Uncle Joe asked my parents if I could join him to visit my paternal grandparents in Pasadena California. For a 10-year-old... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 29, 2021 | Fun With Language
During their first United States tour in 1964, a reporter asked Ringo Starr, “How do you find America,” The Beatles drummer didn’t miss a beat and replied, “Turn left at Greenland!” Well, perhaps it was that simple for Mr. Starr and his friends, but sometimes... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 21, 2021 | Fun With Language
Whether anyone realized it or not, there was a real “tell” in Vice President Kamala Harris’ comment about the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. The VP opined “My impression about the (Rittenhouse) verdict is that the verdict really speaks for itself. As many of you... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Oct 26, 2021 | Fun With Language
Does anyone else find it a bit ironic (or would it be karmic justice) that the World Series is going to be played in the city that lost the All-Star Game? It’ll be interesting to hear how the ever-woke announcer, Joe Buck, handles that. Read More
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