From photos to Olympics to grammar

We met John and Sylvia for dinner (great Mexican) before going to the Photographic Society meeting. The program was exceptional. Old friends and great photographers, Tom and Pat Cory gave the program. Tom and Pat are not only great photographers, they are great teachers. We did a workshop with them years ago in the Upper Peninsula - a great experience. They now lead trips all over the world. If you're ever thinking about a photographic workshop, I can promise you that you'll never go wrong going with the Corys.


Photo by Tom and Pat Cory


Those of you who know us, know that we tend to be "grammar cops". And, of course, we have our pet peeves. One of mine is "verbing" - you know what I mean - making a verb out of a noun, when there is one (or more) perfectly good verb available. It's a small thing, but that's always what makes us nuts.

In any case, sports broadcasters are about the worst offenders, grammar-wise, but they have gotten really bad about verbing. Of course, since we've been watching the Olympics almost 24/7, my teeth have really been on edge.

Tonight, I heard a new one, a particularly flagrant one. At the beginning of a BMX (BMX??? - sorry, showing my age) Supercross race, the commentator said that the competitor was "looking to podium". Was looking to do WHAT???? That'll surely drive one to drink (if one could drink).

Well, having vented about that, I certainly feel better.