I have to agree that the English Language is large, ponderous and unweildy. It could stand to be whittled down into something more efficient. When was the last time anyone used the word "druthers" as a synonym for "choice"? Actually, when was the last time anyone used the word "druthers" when it was not precluded by the words "Give my..." or "If I had my..."? Then again, new words do come into the language. Being a computer geek for a living, I do not believe I could live and without many of the new words and acronyms. Besides, I am rather fond of the word "squick". I never realized how much that word was necessary to my lifestyle until I learned it. Now it is a regular part of my vocabulary. Useful word! You won't find it in the dictionary.....yet. There is a point to this, which is that I DO feel that English can use a lot of help. It could be streamlined into what is actually USED. I'd like a dictionary that didn't have the name of a piece of harness used for draft horses in the 1200's. A "modern use in vocabulary" dictionary. As for Shakespear, I adore Shakespear, but the language has changed in many ways since then. I am sure thee knowest of what I speak, forsooth. Perhaps these changes are good, perhaps not. I do know I have not read anything in Shakespear that describes what I do for a living. <chuckles> Peace and Hugs, Caliann *Owned and Operated by the Grand Poohbah Cheese of the Universe* "Offense theives. -- they take it when it isn't offered." --Tom Digby --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs, a Yahoo! service - Search Thousands of New Jobs