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Dictionary definition of Gazillion: A very large (but indefinite) number or quantity (of something): chiefly in plural. The first mention of this colloquial in British newspapers seems to have been … Continue reading G A Z I L L I O N
Sunday Post, 5 July 1964
This is an interesting word. I had never heard of Boustrophedon until a few days ago when my wife mentioned it to me. She came across it whilst researching for … Continue reading BOUSTROPHEDON
On Friday, using our ‘Two Together Railcard’, Peter and Sian travelled through to Edinburgh: We were off to: To be in the audience to hear Madeleine Thien and Deepa Bhasthi … Continue reading ‘The difficult and beautiful questions we share’
I am reading Gliff, a novel by Ali Smith. There is such wonder, inventiveness and beauty in her use of language. Here is one sentence:
BMJ submission by Dr Peter J Gordon. 2nd September 2015 Yesterday I was at a consultation event held by Healthcare Improvement Scotland which sought wider views on a proposed national … Continue reading The contributions of those “retired” often prove invaluable
“Real science”, the Academic argued, should be “based on what is considered credible.” The Academic continued: “This is is one of the ‘Rules of Science’ and is necessary if we are to … Continue reading S Y M B O L I C