[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How do words come into being? How did a rock become described by the sound “rawk”? Why is wind not wssshhhhhh? Why do words for mother sound similar in many different languages ? Why does a dog say “woof” (actually dogs, and chickens and cows, make different sounds in different parts of the world. Just […]
I am a lover of language. Words are one of the greatest inventions of mankind. Just think about it. We are able to express the wonders and beauty of creation with simple sounds and images. And to be honest, I think the fact that there are so many different languages … different ways to express […]
Now that I had a nice solid rant to clean the airways, I am well prepared for a bit o’ creating. Fortunately it is 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups time again, so creating is a given. This weeks prompt is actually the following picture. I hope I do the picture justice! Pygmalion stood up […]
I have been having a struggling with words phase again. No that is not quite it. I have no problem coming up with words. Maybe even putting them together in a coherent and even somewhat skilled manner. The issue is more with the emotional content of the words. So I guess I am actually struggling with emotions again. Not […]
