Language Was Rich But Becoming Impoverished

Home, shoes kicked off. Working on the rest. Need to pour another glass of vino.

I always seem to get home right after irongrampa logs off. I like that dude.

Puddleglum: Jesus has Risen!!

"He is risen indeed!" (Actually more appropriate response tomorrow, but whatever.)

English words: I've been reading Washington Irving's Sketch Book (slowly) and keeping a notepad nearby to jot down words that are archaic, or (more often) unusual usage or forms. Dozens of words so far. The language was rich but becoming impoverished.