Tag: writing
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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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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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Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?
When my mum turned 50, she told me she was going to be more free with her words.“If I want to say it,” she said, “I’m going to say it.” And every five-ish years since, she’s reminded me of that same thing—she’s going to say what she wants.Clearly, she hasn’t said it all yet.I’m sure…
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Parenting Is Weird (But We’ve Got This)
Parenting is weird.I think I’ve already said that—but it’s true. One day, you’re a regular adult doing your thing, and the next day? You have a baby named Twinkle. You’re a parent! Congratulations!! And what did you do to qualify for this role? Have sex?? Yeah, right. HAHA. At first, this tiny human is completely…
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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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Our Unexpected Third Child
Most days, I enjoy writing these posts. Some days I struggle to find a topic or even the right words—heck, some days finding mediocre words can be tough! (Ok brain, stay on track.) Most days, I’m happy to see a few visits. But other times, it feels like I’m just shouting into the void. Hello? Is anybody…
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Confessions Of A 50 Year Old Mischief-Making Brat
I’ll admit it: I’m a troublemaker. A brat, really. I push limits, stir the pot, and I do it just to make people laugh. Case in point: The Hair Glue Incident. When my son, Nick, was an infant, I chopped off my hair. My shoulder-length hair. And not just a trim—above the ears short. My husband, JP,…
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Meet Jarvis: My A.I. Sidekick
When my daughter Mae was a kid, she took art lessons from a local artist. The artist was wonderful, and Mae was—and still is—very talented. One Father’s Day, when she was seven or eight, she gave her Papa a drawing she’d made in art class. “How did you draw that?” Papa asked. “It just comes…
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What’s in Your Google?
In a recent post, I discussed my love of Google. So I’ve decided to post a description of my most recent Google searches. Sometimes I Google multiple unrelated topics over the course of a day. Other times, one topic I Google will lead to another seemingly unrelated topic. But my crazy brain will make connections.…
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Confessions from an Adultier Adult
Happy Monday!I hope this finds everyone happy and healthy. A few months ago, I turned 50. It’s a strange thing. I know I’m 50—my kids are both in their 20s, so clearly I’ve been around for a while. I can see the signs of getting older. And yet, my brain often thinks I’m still 30.…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 