Tag: Travel
Words Seldom Seen: Tautology
Tautology Noun: a phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words. Editors generally consider the use of tautologies to be bad style. Example: “We drove back to tow... Read More
American Aristocracy
“An open fluid elite based on merit and money, not on birth and breeding.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow Photo at Valley View showing Bridal Vei... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Ad hominem
Ad hominem Adjective: An argument directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining. Example: “The ad hominem attack against the candidate ignored the facts entirely. Pronu... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Salient
Salient Adjective: Prominent, conspicuous or striking. Military: a projection in the battle line. Example: “The salient points were covered in the first session. The rest was theater. Pronunciat... Read More
Keeping Peace
“An overwhelming show of force often obviates the need to employ it.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow This is the first in a weekly run of... Read More
Words Getting More Common: Portal
Portal For most of my life “portals” were a science fiction mechanism for getting from one state to another. They were ways to rip through the space time continuum. Now I have to have a po... Read More
Wine Three
“The best way to drink wine is in the way you most enjoy it.” Variously attributed. From The Little Book of Wine.... Read More
