Category: Random Musings & 2 A.M. Thoughts
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Word of the Year: Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know
Ever fall down a rabbit hole you didn’t mean to? I learned that “Word of the Year” has a long (and weird) history — and some truly entertaining choices. From “bushlips” to “goblin mode,” here’s everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about WOTYs.
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Grandma Got Run Over by a…Christmas Tree?
A look back at the wonderfully chaotic Christmas trees of my childhood—crooked trees, melted candy men, flying tinsel, and all. Perfect? Never. Memorable? Absolutely.
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65 Cucumbers, One Minute, and So Many Questions
A weird news article about snapping cucumbers sent me spiraling into the world of bizarre Guinness World Records — from naked roller coaster riders to dogs balancing glasses of water. Come down the rabbit hole with me. You’re welcome in advance.
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Someone, Somewhere, Named It “Dog”
A funny, curious reflection on how words are created and why we call things what we do. Inspired by The Professor and the Madman, this post explores the origins of language, from “albatross” to “dog,” and all the wonderfully weird words in between.
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Maybe We Can Just Call It Marriage
One afternoon, my daughter Mae got into the car after school and said, “Mom, I’m half gay.” I looked at her in mock horror and asked, “Oh my God— which half?” She grinned and said, “The left.” And I replied, “Thank God. If it were the right, it would be a disaster.” In case you missed the point of…
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My Google History Proves I’m Basically a Scientist
During the summer of 2019, I was considering finishing my college degree. I had dropped out in the late 1990s because I was a very poor college student and couldn’t afford to finish. Funny enough, my GPA would suggest I was a poor college student in more than one sense. So at 2 a.m., in…
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Spoiler Alert: That Limo Wasn’t Magic
I recently had an ultrasound. I have them done every six months. Maybe one of these days, you’ll hear the story why. Anyway, my appointment was for 4:15, although we arrived a little early. When I went to check in, there was an older couple in front of us. An ultrasound tech soon called the…
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Why do bugs fly up your nose and other 2 AM ruminations
I am a very curious person. I’m constantly asking questions—usually the kind people tilt their heads at and say, “Wait, are you serious?” (Spoiler: yes, I am.) That’s why I love Google. I never have to explain myself. Google doesn’t roll its eyes or ask if I’m joking—it just hands me an answer. Kids today don’t know…
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The Marination of The Eyeballs: the Finale
Hello my Foggies! I’m sorry I haven’t posted recently. It’s been a crazy few weeks. I haven’t been feeling my best, and the days just seemed to slip away. But no worries—I’m back now. And now, the exciting conclusion of The Marination of the Eyeballs! I went back to the eye doctor last week, and thankfully,…
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The Marination of The Eyeballs, Part II
Happy Friday, Foggies! I’ve decided my followers need a nickname. I debated between Foggies and Foggers, but “Foggers” sounds like a bug spray, so… Foggies it is. Unless one of you comes up with a better name. Is it too soon for nicknames? Probably. But how many followers does one actually need before handing out pet names? 100?…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 