By Torry Stiles 10. “I promised to be nicer to people. Nicer. Not nice. Nicer.” 9. “Gyms smell like …. gyms. Ewwww. …” 8. “People who
Tag: humor
A Festivus airing of grammar grievances
By Curtis Honeycutt I do my best to put a positive spin on grammar. After all, having a solid grasp of the English language can
Thanks for the memories
By Dick Wolfsie Each year I devote two columns to review what I wrote about during the previous 11 months. For example, last winter I wrote
Top 10 reasons it’s taking so long to widen Emerson Avenue
By Torry Stiles 10. If they finish this project then the next thing you know folks will be expecting them to finish ALL of the
Top 10 new words we need No. 9
By Torry Stiles 10. Textimony -noun – When someone saved a screenshot of the text message you sent and uses it against you. 9. Coughing break
A handy-dandy guide to reduplicative words
By Curtis Honeycutt I promise I’m not trying to get this song stuck in your head, but its lyrics illustrate the language term I want
Top 10 signs your kids don’t take you seriously
By Torry Stiles 10. They can’t say, “Yeah” without saying “Right” afterwards. 9. You’re pretty sure that being 37 is too young to be called,
Top 10 suggestions to improve the Marion County Fair
By Torry Stiles 10. Set up a sushi stand right next to the goldfish game. Tell the kids that they better save the goldies from
Top 10 answers to the question, ‘Hot enough for ya?’
By Torry Stiles 10. “I’m thinking about hijacking a Schwan’s truck.” 9. “I spent four hours with an ex I hate because he has a
Top 10 ways Dads are different from Moms
10. There aren’t a lot of Moms who can name more than three professional wrestlers and their signature moves. 9. Moms and Dads can both