For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at three words related to sports and games: Chouette, snipsnapsnorum and toxophilite. chouette Pronunciation: [ shüˈet, ˈshwet ] Part…
I believe that one of the best times of the year for a writer is January. Why? Because January marks the time when the new…
In a few, short weeks, one of the most-anticipated sporting events will kick off and I’m not talking about the Super Bowl. Well, I am,…
For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at a special day for people who consider themselves “word nerds.” National Word Nerd Day is Sunday. “We…
Have you ever participated in an ice-breaker activity at school or work? If not, it’s a fun way to get to know people and it’s…
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For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at three words related to food and cooking soups or sauces: Avgolemono, vichyssoise and roux. Here’s what www.merriam-webster…
I’m sure you’ve heard the adage that “actions speak louder than words” or something along the lines of “well done is better than well said.”…
Here’s a great way to start the new year: Take a hike! First Day Hikes is a program that’s offered by the U.S. state parks…
By the time you read this, you may have already opened a gift or two with your family or friends. Or you might wait until…