The history of the world can be found in an etymological dictionary. Take, for example, the entry for the word “cipher” (zero, code) from etymonline.com, given below. The word traces back to Europe, the Middle East, and all the way to India, where it existed as Sanskrit “shunyata,” meaning “zero” (as well as the Buddhist word […]
This story appeared in Rumblefish Press, Winter 2017 Issue (Vol I, Issue II) (rumblefishpress.com) The doorbell rang twice. Tony took a final drag of his cigarette, blew a cloud of smoke, and lifted himself from the easy chair. He started toward the front door, but stopped suddenly. Jill? “Just a sec,” he yelled as he hurried back […]