When did fine become the same as okay?
I don’t think the word fine has totally crossed into the land of mediocrity, but it’s close. With the exception of a few phrases, (‘A fine painting‘ for example implies excellence.)when I am told something is fine, I classify it as okay. [...]
One of my friends is getting ready to be silent for 23 hours. During this time period, she will not use a notepad, computer or any other means of written form to communicate to those around her. It has me thinking – if I were to be silent for 23 hours (and did not spend [...]