September 20, 2007

Odd observation

Not to digress too much from the point of this blog, but ... I just realized everything I was carrying in my hands (before I sat down to type this) began with the letter c.

I like to think I noticed this because I like alliteration. A whole lot. Excellent literary device, that one.

Oh, and it was coffee, couscous and cucumber. Weird lunch, I know.

September 18, 2007

Double meanings

CNN.com breaking news ...

'The jury in the Phil Spector murder trial is hung, judge says'

My first thought: "FOR WHAT?"

Either way's fine with me

Though it's tough to admit, there are a few things in grammar that don't seem to matter.

For instance, a sign above a locker room that says "players entrance." Would it matter if it said "players' entrance" instead. Is it wrong for it to just be plural? Maybe this is one of the things I don't quite get.

I do know it doesn't work for drinks menu versus drinks' menu, as the drinks are not owning the menu, but you see my point. Don't you?