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February 22, 2012April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

From a new blog of Starbucks misspellings. This one is supposed to read ‘Emily’. Kind of funny, kind of sad. My proposed resolution: favorite shape or simple picture! Then we could get hexagons with five sides!

Posted in UncategorizedTagged comedy, english, starbucks
November 2, 2011April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Exclamation Comma: My new favorite punctuation mark that’s been all over the internet lately. I like that it essentially describes what many of us do in normal speech and makes it grammatically ok. My issue with it? You can’t really type it; the symbol has been impossible for me to find in a normal character… Continue reading →

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, grammar

Woot?! Really?

August 23, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

What’s next….. (: ?Woot?! Really?

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, wordplay

Jack Layton’s letter for Canadians

August 22, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

I don’t follow Canadian politics (should I start?), but I was captivated by the form, content, and tone of this letter, and also the simple fact that it was even written. Give it a read in the former leader’s memory.Jack Layton's letter for Canadians

Posted in UncategorizedTagged cancer, english, Jack Layton, patriotism, politics, writing
August 10, 2011April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

This video is wonderful because: 1) It’s jam packed with fun information! 2) It resolved a lifelong worry, so I can sleep at night finally! 3) There are more Ask the Editor videos like it! 4) I feel much more confident speaking English! More than with Muzzy!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

Posted in UncategorizedTagged animals, english, grammar

What would a Weiner do?

May 19, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Daily roll call was the worst, particularly the first day of school. I always had the one teacher who pronounced it “wine-er” in which case I’d have to correct him and say “no, it’s actually Weiner.” Laughter would erupt and my dreams of being someone who wasn’t perpetually associated with a hot dog would internalize… Continue reading What would a Weiner do? →

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, identity, names
April 12, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

The silent tears running down her face formed the most pathetic masterpiece of makeup dregs he had ever seen. It was comical, really, though he guessed she wouldn’t think so. He snorted in laughter anyway. The opening line of something I’ll probably never write, but like anyway.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged comedy, english, tragedy, writing

World’s Worst Word Game Ever

April 12, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Trust me.World's Worst Word Game Ever

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, games

After a job interview.

March 11, 2011 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Leah: what's another word for excited? Me: HOLLA! Leah: i mean for a thank you letter but thanks!

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, HR

companies v. companys

September 23, 2010 jenbokoffLeave a comment

why DO we do this “ies” thing? I rather like “ys” better.  Can we change that? am I in the minority here?

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english

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