Ahh, flowers – how can anyone not like them? Beauty expressed in so many forms, used for so many things, all at the same time as being something so delicate that a simple touch or whiff from one can almost bring joy to the heart and balance to the Force. Orchids in particular are exceptionally beautiful and among … More On orchids and gentlemen’s private parts
‘Tis that season again, Yuletide is upon us, hohoho! Now, while Christmas is what we usually call this annual celebration in English, the word Yule, which is arguably quite sparingly used today, is also a part of the English lexicon for a very good reason. While the religious celebration called Christmas (literally Christ’s mass) is now celebrated annually at this time … More From Yule to Christmas
Apologies to anyone who may have ventured in here believing that a certain chocolate bar would be discussed or given away, because this post is actually about clothing, and more specifically; underwear! Okay, so now that that’s settled, those with a casual interest in language (and/or lingerie…) are invited to read on. You see, while American English uses the word panties for referring to … More Nickers, anyone?
HURRAY! Language Observer has now got its own Facebook page as well as a new, shiny logo! This is obviously a cause for some cautious celebration, and spirits are high despite an overwhelming lack of cake and bubbly drinks! Oh yes indeed, so much so that it would be almost impossible to not take the opportunity and briefly reflect on the word logo itself. Now … More What’s in a logo? On logos and logograms
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