How the Russian word for railway stations came about is one of my favourite etymological stories of all time (View Post)

I haven't much to say on topic so will just update everyone about what I learnt while trying to think of something funny to say about scum I found the archaic words scumber and cumberground, bot… (View Post)

I think you ought to give a bit more warning before your tests! (View Post)

On a related bit of trivia, in this video of Sharon Jones & the DapKings live, the bass player is Hagar Ben Ari - an Israeli born lady who now plays in the SNL band, who I met after a gig, made f… (View Post)

I had my first day back at work today, after a 550 day weekend so a bit of a shock to the system. Thanks to all of you who've been working hard and funding my furlough money. I feel a bit embarr… (View Post)