Mar 30th , 2013
Easter Fun Facts
Happy Easter from Ginger! Easter is a joyous holiday celebrated by Christians in early spring. There are many different Easter traditions, and our favorite is the Easter egg hunt. Roots in the Middle Ages While the Easter Bunny may seem … Continue reading
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Mar 27th , 2013
A Language Lesson from Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher’s Verbiage In 2007, Ashton Kutcher co-created MTV’s hilarious practical joke show “Punk’d.” This word came to describe the action of making televised practical jokes on celebrities: “Ashton punk’d Mila Kunis.” (Ashton played a joke on Mila Kunis.) Verbing: … Continue reading
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Mar 24th , 2013
Jazz: The Word of the Century
Spring is in the air and jazz is on our stereo. Why? Because we enjoy it and because April is Jazz Appreciation month. Jazz is characterized by improvisation and syncopation. Originating from black communities in the United States, the music … Continue reading
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Mar 20th , 2013
Wednesday Word: Regardless, NOT Irregardless!
In English, there are many words that sound the same. The words “regardless” and “irregardless” fall into this category. Don’t worry – Ginger is here to clear up the confusion. Is “irregardless” a word? This question has plagued writers for … Continue reading
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Mar 18th , 2013
Monday Mistake: Whoa Is Me!
Graffiti is written on buildings and public spaces in permanent paint to paint a permanent message. What message does graffiti send when it contains spelling and grammar mistakes? Whoa! Did you mean woe? Homophones are words that are pronounced alike … Continue reading
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Mar 17th , 2013
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick was a Christian saint from Ireland who is said to have died on March 17th. One of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by writing a creative toast, or sláinte … Continue reading
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Mar 14th , 2013
Happy Pi Day!
Today, March 14, is Pi Day! Pi Day celebrates the mathematical constant Pi and is often celebrated by eating pies. “Pi” and “pie” are homophones, or words that have the same sound as each other but are spelled differently and … Continue reading
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Mar 13th , 2013
Wednesday Word: Immigration or Emigration?
Have you ever immigrated to a country? If so, where did you emigrate from? Confused? “Immigration” and “emigration” are two words that are easily mixed up. Immigration is the act of moving to a new country. Therefore, an immigrant is … Continue reading
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Mar 11th , 2013
Monday Mistake: Fried Beef with Wikipedia!
Ever thought of quenching your thirst for knowledge at a Chinese restaurant? Did the owners come up with an innovative food establishment where knowledge seekers can access Wikipedia for free while they eat? Most likely, the writer used Google Translate … Continue reading
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Mar 7th , 2013
Ginger celebrates International Woman’s Day!
In 1908, thousands of women in New York protested against their long hours, low pay and lack of voting rights. As a result, the first Woman’s Day was celebrated in the U.S. The pioneering women that worked hard to gain … Continue reading
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