English
Writing a Sestina
Of all the forms of structured poetry, the Sestina is perhaps the one considered the most difficult to accomplish. While it is true that the form requires a lot of thought and an almost mathematical approach, it should be neither feared as an unattainable goal, nor shunned as a soulless, formulaic construct, devoid of energy and passion.
Me, Myself and I
Which of the following is correct, in terms of English grammar? “Jane introduced me and my husband to her family” or “Jane introduced my husband and I to her family”?
Is That The Right Word?
How many times have you asked - or been asked - that question? With our vocabulary constantly evolving, we will sometimes use a word or expression that we are not 100 per cent sure of
Apostrophe Angst
It’s only a tiny little mark, a mere downward flick of the pen, often barely more than a speck - yet the humble apostrophe causes more problems for writers of the English Language than any other punctuation mark.
Befriending the Bard
Do you avoid the works of William Shakespeare at all costs? Are you intimidated by the language? Or maybe you think 16thCentury concepts have no relevance to contemporary life? Well, think again.
Does being happy make you more successful?
Does whether you are happy or depressed have an effect on your life and how you live it? Sounds like a silly question when many people function adequately while not actively happy. The key word here is adequately.
How family wealth can be shown by other than financial status
The word wealth usually makes us think about money. It goes with riches, extravagance and opulence. It implies status because of the power that money brings to be able to buy. It implies posh houses, good cars, expensive clothes.
What is the Real Cost of Inequality?
First it is necessary to consider what equality is. It does not mean everyone gets the same thing, the same education; although that is how it is frequently interpreted.
Are Older People Worthy of Respect?
In the British Isles, the older a person gets the less likely they are to be treated well. Many have heard horror stories of old people’s homes. At a time when they need support, older people are subjected to rudeness and disregard.
Can You Train a Cat?
It’s possible to imagine, millennia ago, that cats discovered that where humans are there is food and warmth. Being essentially lazy, they moved in.