Humor The Middle Finger SimonJune 30, 2026 Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the...
Travel Words Seldom Seen: Carapace SimonMay 22, 20260 Carapace Noun: A hard, protective dorsal (top) shield or shell covering part or all of an animal's body, common...
Immigration Being Poor SimonJanuary 27, 20262 "It is difficult to work full time and remain poor in America." Jason Riley in Let them In, The Case for Open...
Maxims Correcting SimonJanuary 5, 20261 "See everything, overlook a lot, correct a little." Attributed to Pope John...
Postcards Happy New Year SimonDecember 31, 20250 "Our actions become our habits." Plato (and many others) Happy New...
Travel Words Seldom Seen: Toque SimonDecember 26, 20250 Toque Noun: A tall white, pleated hat. Usually worn by chefs. Example: "The chef on the cruise ship usually...
Travel Words Seldom Seen: Cerumen SimonDecember 19, 20250 Cerumen Noun: A scientific word for what is commonly called earwax. Example: "Earwax — which is not really...