Happy memories of PC games I played with my son (now 19) sitting on my lap.

7 years ago

While doing some spring cleaning around my computer desk at home, I noticed that there are scores of old PC…

The Language of Gender Violence

7 years ago

Oppressors deny their own agency and dehumanize their victims by using the passive voice. I want my students to recognize…

Peter Sallis: Wallace and Gromit actor dies aged 96

7 years ago

The voice of Wallace has died. The silly, plummy, character-driven steampunk/sitcom hybrid Wallace & Gromit films were a big influence…

Harvard revokes admission of several students for posting “offensive” memes

7 years ago

The First Amendment of the constitution protects the incoming students' right to say whatever they like, even if Harvard doesn't…

Shakespeare’s Genius Is Nonsense

7 years ago

Just as comedians generally don't laugh at their own jokes, Shakespeare doesn't call too much attention to his own linguistic…

I should be writing my “Fake News” paper for this weekend’s “Computers and Writing.” Instead….

7 years ago

Could the absurd examples of bizarre public discourse please stop happening so I can investifart some of them?