Our Town
In the world of marketing, one area of intense focus is branding—the cultivation of an easily identifiable look, style, and/or wording...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Waterworks"
Contrary to what you may have heard, our nation is completely unified on several key issues. The red traffic light, for example, means...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Dream On"
("Dream On" first ran on June 17th, 2019.) A tearful award winner stands at a podium giving his acceptance speech. “This just goes to...
Not Helping
Once again, it’s May, the month designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. As someone with my own mental health issues (which, please...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Reporting Crime"
("Reporting Crime" first ran on August 6th, 2018.) These days, for better or worse, many of us are watching more news than usual. If...
Another Grab Bag
Greetings, fellow curmudgeons. From time to time, I come across photos that don't quite fit the Curmudgeon's "Our Declining Language"...
It May Cause an Allergic Reaction
Over the years, we’ve sometimes explored in these blog entries various forms of language abuse. In fact, it’s a common theme for The...
Who are You Wearing?
It’s not that I have an aversion to change. It’s not that the old ways were always better, though that is often the case. No, the thing...