Who gets to decide what words are removed from our vocabulary? The makers of dictionaries, apparently. Recently, I was emailed an article published in The Guardian about… Read more “Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life”
Category: Life
Top 3 Zombie (or otherwise induced) Apocalypse Survival Tool Christmas List
During the holiday season, we wind up with zillions of emails in our inboxes advertising the supposed “hot gift” of the season. A lot of those products being… Read more “Top 3 Zombie (or otherwise induced) Apocalypse Survival Tool Christmas List”
Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather
This week would have been my grandfather’s 93rd birthday. If you’ve followed along with my blog for a while, you will know a little bit about him… Read more “Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather”
Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog
I’ve always wanted try to capture the feelings I experience while wandering the farmers’ markets of Kansas City. I get caught up in all the colors, sounds… Read more “Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog”
The Year of “Why Not?”
This year was not necessarily significant in the grand scheme of life. But It was the last year of my twenties and in ceremonious (perhaps even a… Read more “The Year of “Why Not?””
The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology
I don’t read a lot of sci-fi, so I can’t comment on the mechanics of the literature. But, over the years, I have watched a number of… Read more “The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology”
My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger
My grandfather passed away last week and really, that’s all that has been on my mind. So today, I’m going to write a bit about him. My… Read more “My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger”
English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?
Are you dating a person who majored in English and are not a member of the literary elite yourself? Kudos to you if you are. You’re in… Read more “English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?”
The Random Fact Obsession
In 77,798 years, Thanksgiving will again coincide with the first night of Hanukkah. The comet, Hale-Bopp was seen in July of 1995. It will return in 2,400… Read more “The Random Fact Obsession”
Writer vs the World 