Of Interest

Cyclone vs. Hurricane vs. Typhoon:  The difference is merely regional.
Whisky vs. whiskey: another regional difference.
I’ve been meaning to read this for a while.  For now it has to wait, but at least I get to read the chapter on language in this one.  And the chapter on aphasia in this one.  Tonight, even!

Simple Things That Are Exceedingly Beautiful, Volume II

Cassette tapes taking on new life along highway shoulders. Probably discarded because of malfunction or outdatedness, the cases eventually shatter, and the magnetic tape shimmers for miles. This used to happen more — you hardly even see it now. And yes, it’s litter, but I think it’s beautiful litter. I wonder if you could wind [...]