Random thoughts may be musings about reading, writing, or life in general. Sometimes funny, sometimes snarky. A little bit of everything!
There are so many wonderful words that you hardly ever hear in casual conversation. When I was in high school, I remember an English teacher talking about $50 words, meaning words that are meant to sound fancy but usually come off as pretentious. I guess that’s a sign of inflation, as it’s been said that […]
Cinema Therapy is one of my favorite shows on YouTube (find it here). The hosts, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and professional filmmaker Alan Seawright, insightfully explore movies, breaking down story and characters through a therapy lens. Recently, they have been looking at some famous movie relationships and asking the question: toxic or not? I love
With so many options, how do you choose your favorite Christmas movies? There are classics with a high nostalgia factor, like A Christmas Story or It’s a Wonderful Life. Or debatable Christmas movies like Die Hard or Gremlins. And I’m not opposed to watching a cheesy Christmas rom-com (though I can’t remember a single title!).
Another year, another GoodReads Reading Challenge. I typically fall behind schedule toward the end of summer but make it up with extra reading in the cozy fall and early winter months. I also slack on writing book reviews as the year goes on. Hopefully, I’ll find some time to catch up on them soon. As
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,
