‘An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. And artist says a hard thing in a simple way.’ – Charles Bukowski Well, some intellectuals still say simple things in a hard way. But, over the past few years, … Continue reading
There is an interesting debate going on in the world of words. On one side of the table there are those who believe that standardised spelling and a few basic rules of grammar are essential to effective communication. On the … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, one of my colleagues was hired by a research agency to help add a bit of clarity and style to their reports. ‘I want our reports to be reports that our clients really want to … Continue reading
To me, fat has always looked and sounded like a fat word while thin has always seemed appropriately thin. But big is not a big word. In fact, it’s just the opposite: it’s a very small word. And monosyllabic is … Continue reading