Random thoughts may be musings about reading, writing, or life in general. Sometimes funny, sometimes snarky. A little bit of everything!
Writers can be a bit persnickety about word choice. My search history is full of definitions to words I looked up just to sure of their full, actual meaning. Sometimes, I’m surprised to learn a word has a connotation I’d never considered. Which makes me rethink how I want to use it. At the moment, […]
In a country where most people spend an enormous amount of time online—reading and writing—the general lack of literacy is shocking. Not just the nitty-gritty of grammar and spelling, but basic reading comprehension and writing ability. As in, knowing what words mean and putting them in an order that makes sense. Now, I don’t expect
I’m rewatching Madam Secretary and reigniting my crush on Henry McCord. Yes, the show’s political intrigue is fascinating, but I also adore the relationship modeled by Elizabeth and Henry when they are navigating the complications of parenting and marriage. They are definitely in my top three TV couples, along with Hodgins and Angela from Bones
You know that thing where you imagine inviting famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party? No? Well it’s a sort of conversational game that can come up at cocktail parties. Like in that Golden Girls episode where Rose first meets Myles and she goes to a party at his place, but she’s intimidated
I was raised to believe that it’s wrong to “invite yourself” to do something with others. As a rule, it’s rude to be an imposition or intrude on others. Often that’s true… but, as with any rule, there are exceptions. Sometimes it’s okay to ask if you can join in. If friends are talking about
