Tag archives for words
Don’t Believe A Word – The Truth About Language
A mind-boggling journey through the phenomenon of language, busting nine common myths about humanity's greatest achievement THINK YOU KNOW LANGUAGE? THINK AGAINA word's origin doesn't tell you what it means todayThere are languages that change when your mother-in-law is presentMistakes don't undermine English, they lay its foundationsThe language you speak…
Anzac Day
I originally wrote this post way back in 2012 and it still resonates today, and each and every ANZAC day. I wanted to write something for Anzac Day. For those lives on either side taken too early, in pain or in an instant, soldier or civilian. Fighting for wars past…
Have You Tried Shelfjoy? A Website For Bookworms!
Shelf joy If you love tech, and you love books, read on! (more…)
Neil Gaiman – The View From The Cheap Seats
'Gaiman is god in the universe of story and for millions this will be a holy book' - Stephen Fry (more…)
Guest Post by Jenn J McLeod – When A Book Is A Balancing Act
When A Book Is A Balancing Act - Guest post by Jenn J McLeod (more…)
Another Great Cricket Bio Review By Guest Blogger Mr B! – Flintoff “Second Innings”
Another great cricket bio for you this week - this one from Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff. "Second Innings" covers not only his cricket career, but as the title suggests, his life after retiring from cricket in 2009. He tells his story with plenty of "northern" humour. In fact, if you read…
Robert F Kennedy – Mindless menace of violence..
I wrote this post way back in 2011. The speech is still one of my favourites in history and Bobby Kennedy is one hell of a public speaker. ------------------------------------ However you feel about the Kennedy's, whether you think them saints or sinners, there is no denying the talent Robert F…
I’m helping TopBlokes!
I will be helping Melissa find the right words for her cracking charity TopBlokes. Melissa Abu-Gazaleh is founder and CEO of this worthy, necessary charity. She is also a seasoned speaker, educating a range of audiences about the challenges facing young men in today’s adaptive and fast paced society and inspiring…
The Two Of Us – Warning: It could read too close to home!
William meets the love of his life, Ivy. They are a couple before they even go on a date. He doesn't know the tiniest of details about his beautifully scarred, enigmatic lover. Who is her favourite Beatle? What was the name of her first pet? What is her middle name?…