I have become increasingly aware of a trend in the English language that disturbs me. While reading an otherwise well written novel I found… — I have become increasingly aware of a trend in the English language that disturbs me. While reading an otherwise well written novel I found multiple occurrences of this phrase: “…should of known…” The correct (intended) phrase is “should have” or, in contraction form, “should’ve”. …

I know The Phone Company is not stupid. I spent the first 10+ years of my career working in the Telecommunications field, beginning at the… — I know The Phone Company is not stupid. I spent the first 10+ years of my career working in the Telecommunications field, beginning at the cusp of The Great Divestiture, so I fully understand the technology. After all, many great technological advances came as a direct result of research performed…

This has been troubling me for quite some time. Regardless of the socio-political implications of it, the label “African American” makes no… — This has been troubling me for quite some time. Regardless of the socio-political implications of it, the label “African American” makes no sense. Firstly, if you are born in America* then you are an AMERICAN. …

I was in a Two-Story building the other day and, when I entered the elevator it made me wonder: — I was in a Two-Story building the other day and, when I entered the elevator it made me wonder: WHY ARE THERE TWO BUTTONS? Regardless of which floor I enter from I have ONLY ONE CHOICE. Why are there any buttons at all? {Except, perhaps, one that says “Go”} This is a republished idea from 2014

“Why do we fill a form out by filling it in?” — ‘English is a crazy language’, Richard Lederer — “Why do we fill a form out by filling it in?” — ‘English is a crazy language’, Richard Lederer I was at the doctor’s office. This was not my first time in a doctor’s office; but a first time at this doctor. So I was handed a clipboard with a…

Phishing is a bad thing — Phishing is a bad thing I have devised a simple approach to the ever-growing problem of Internet Phishing. Having worked on the Internet since its birth, I have been keenly aware of this problem; watching it grow in a non-linear fashion in recent years. There are numerous technology solutions; some…

I have noticed a serious increase in impatience in the world around me. — I have noticed a serious increase in impatience in the world around me. And I am losing my ability to tolerate it!! < /sarcasm > I acknowledge that, as human beings, we tend to be a bit ‘self focused’ and are often unwilling to “wait our turn”. …

The Magic Number Thirteen — The Magic Number Thirteen In 2009, it was at least three times we saw a Friday the 13th. What seems like an even more startling coincidence is the fact that February and March both saw the 13th fall on a Friday. Every Friday the 13th I update my voice mail…

“If it quacks like a duck…” — “If it quacks like a duck…” I received an interesting piece of [junk] mail the other day. It was from AT&T and an obvious attempt to convince me to buy more services. We all have received these letters with an attached check. Well, it is quite obvious it is not…