Category Archives: Language

Homophone Poem

Posted on 28 August 2014 by Larry Russwurm

“Don’t tarry Terry,” Said hairy Harry, “Parry Perry, Bury Barry, Carry Carrie, And marry Mary!” While this homophone poem may have been observed in the past, it might have been uncovered in another accent where bury might not be a … Continue reading →

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Did Bastille Have a Lapse or an Inspiration

Posted on 19 April 2014 by Larry Russwurm

I love the album Bad Blood by the new band Bastille. It’s definitely retro. To me each song sounds like an eighties hit. But whereas those old eighties bands would have maybe one or two hits on their album, Bastille … Continue reading →

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Cursive Code

Posted on 8 March 2014 by Larry Russwurm

In order to make room for other allegedly more important things in the primary grades, it has been suggested that cursive, or the universal handwriting system of the Roman alphabet, should no longer be taught in our schools. Some doomsayers … Continue reading →

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Novel Writing Month Winner

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

I participated in National Novel Writing Month again this year. Last year some of you may remember I won the challenge of writing over 50 000 words in the month of November. I tried not to brag too much because … Continue reading →

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Who Needs a Surname?

Posted on 24 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Queen Elizabeth II of the British commonwealth does quite well without a surname. She has enough variety in her full name to almost never be in need of another name. Allow me to guide you. I think the name Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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The Gayist Post

Posted on 10 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Take a look at the following three words and focus on the one that doesn’t belong: Racist; Sexist; Homophobic. All three are labels to attach to someone who is prejudiced. Not only is homophobic much longer and less succinct, it … Continue reading →

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One Cutesy Swear Word to Rule Them All

Posted on 28 September 2013 by Larry Russwurm

WARNING: This post should only ever be read by very mature individuals. SECONDARY WARNING: If you are mature enough to read this post you will, with great certainty, not find it the least bit funny. There is a cutesy substitution … Continue reading →

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Canadian Conservatives: Shouting at Us, Whispering a Block Away to Disabled

Posted on 27 July 2013 by Larry Russwurm

The latest mailing I got from the federal Conservative party, under the guise that it’s from my member of parliament (Harold Albrecht), to abuse the free service from Canada Post, had something that made me laugh right away. There was … Continue reading →

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We Need a New Hockey Word

Posted on 16 February 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Currently the NHL Chicago Blackhawks have a record of eleven wins, no losses and 3 overtime losses. They are undefeated in regulation time. The NHL has no word for this. Yet. Perhaps this post will make a difference. It was … Continue reading →

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The Insulting Clock Radio

Posted on 6 February 2013 by Larry Russwurm

It was awhile ago when I first noticed it. My own clock radio, without any provocation at all, called me 4 eyes. The nerve of it. I mean I feed it electricity just how it likes me to and this … Continue reading →

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