It’s true. I’ve never picked up even one of these beloved books. And I’ve never watched even one of the films in full from start to finish. I have seen many 20-minute portions of each film—just enough to know the characters and the frame. For those of you who love…
Wallflower Words is a blog post series that coaxes lesser-known, often-ignored, painfully shy words away from the fringes and into the spotlight. I think best through my fingers. Typing or writing gives my brain a kick start and gets my thoughts in order. Give me a few moments and I…
It is my duty and privilege to spread the news that today is a national holiday—not one that is commonly observed, but still—March 4 is officially National Grammar Day. It’s a day in which grammar geeks and word nerds can rally around whatever it is they (we!) love most about…
You may have noticed that Wednesdays are dedicated to words here at my patch of sky. My Which Word Wednesday series that puts two words in the ring has been going strong for several years, because, really, who doesn’t love a word brawl? Although I have plenty of new word…
Today’s Which Word Wednesday is a special Thanksgiving edition, taking on turkey’s carb-alicious sidekick. Some people call it dressing. Some people call it stuffing. Most people think the term they use is the right one. Let’s dig in to this food dilemma with the definitions from The Oxford American Dictionary:…
Years ago, I was with my friends in Florida on our beach retreat, and we stopped for dessert at a local ice cream parlor. (Yes, I do believe retreats should be at the beach, with ice cream.) There was a handwritten sign posted on the restroom door with a message…
Here’s a roundup of the words I’ve offered up over the past week. Just in time for your weekend reading. Enjoy! at Christ and Pop Culture CAPC Podcast #94: Rape Culture, Pornography, Ello, Deaf Phone App Christ and Pop Culture Magazine, Making Room for Making Fun: My Struggle with Humor…
Happy National Punctuation Day! You may be wondering why such a day even exist. Well, aside from punctuation being crucial to clear communications, punctuation marks are just downright fun. In my brain, these characters have distinct personalities. Not sure where I get that idea—maybe I saw that in some children’s…
Today’s Which Word Wednesday showdown is between two words, constrain and restrain, that in essence speak of control. As usual, each one comes at the idea from a slightly different nuance. And it’s always the nuance that’s tricky! Let’s kick it off in with the definitions from The Oxford American…
For the past few summers, we’ve stayed in Boulder, Colorado, for the scenery, the running, the friends, the food, the coffee . . . I could go on and on! Anyhow, Boulder has a huge biking population. Serious athletes buzz about in packs and casual riders bike for daily transportation….
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