I recently noticed a Facebook post on a renowned individual who claims to be a leading authority on nutrition, that drinking water at certain times of the day can benefit our health. Really? There was me thinking drinking water generally was good for my health; I didn’t realise if I drank it before going to […]
May the fourth be with you
Showing my slightly geeky side today is unofficially Star Wars day. It’s a well-known pun, but in case you haven’t seen the film Star Wars which came out in 1979, the play on words of today’s date (May the 4th) comes from the film’s immortal line ‘May the Force be with you’. The pun allegedly […]
Newspapers not only hold our attention for longer, but they have quite a few other uses too.
Despite digital news being easier to access and far more current, the humble newspaper is still on top when it comes to holding our attention according to recent reports in The Australian and The Times. I’m relieved as this means the newspaper may continue for a bit longer. I love reading a newspaper. Call me […]
Don’t underestimate cursive writing
Some educators seem to think longhand should be phased out as technological advancements mean we’ll all be using keyboards – imagine a world without cursive writing. We won’t be wondering whose phone number is written on the back of the person’s hand. No more ‘masterplans’ scribbled on the back of cigarette packets; the fridge will […]
Great typo examples of why we shouldn’t rely on spell checker
I was recently forwarded some absolute typo gems found in various media and other outlets across the world, and they’re a reminder to us all to check, double check and triple check our copy. Given the reliance on spell checker these days, it’s slightly disconcerting to see that apart from the first word in the […]