THE MAN WAS A SAINT
Surnames are received, not chosen, and it’s a measure of sophistication to not get too excited about unusual last names.
Some bloggers express amusement at my Supervisor’s name, Ed Jew. Sophisticated people know that Jew is a common Chinese surname.
Sometimes, though, we have to notice.
I once came across a software marketing type, a woman, named Death, Joyce Death, or something. She pronounced it “deeth,” rhymes with grit your teeth.
I tend to notice Dickensian names, like the congressman named Swindell (second syllable gets the accent).
Today, thanks to my weird interest in the Jesuits, I came across the most remarkably Dickensian name ever: Father John Hardon, S.J.
Some bloggers express amusement at my Supervisor’s name, Ed Jew. Sophisticated people know that Jew is a common Chinese surname.
Sometimes, though, we have to notice.
I once came across a software marketing type, a woman, named Death, Joyce Death, or something. She pronounced it “deeth,” rhymes with grit your teeth.
I tend to notice Dickensian names, like the congressman named Swindell (second syllable gets the accent).
Today, thanks to my weird interest in the Jesuits, I came across the most remarkably Dickensian name ever: Father John Hardon, S.J.
(Click on the pic for a bio.)
See the RenewAmerica story about a sainthood bid for the late Jesuit.
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