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Lost in Translation (But Still Speaking English)

One of the most delightful (and occasionally confusing) things about English is how the same object or concept can have a whole range of names, depending on where you live. Of course, there are…

It’s Time to Brainstorm. What Should I Write About Next?

I feel like my brain is slowly waking up from a winter dormancy. While I shake off the cobwebs, I’m going to momentarily shine the spotlight on YOU! I have fun exploring all sorts…

Ask Me (Almost) Anything, Blogging, Creativity, Random
Apr, 08, 2025
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Spell Check: When Names Get Playful with Their Letters

We’ve talked about naming cell phones, robot vacuums, bikes, cars, and gnomes. (Also: toaster ovens, fridges, ice machines, plants, in-car navigation systems, mass spectrometers, and microscopes – you name it. Pun intended.)

We’ve explored Q&A’s…

Never Have I Ever…Part 5

Over a month ago I wrote up and scheduled Part 5 of my little blog series on Never Have I Ever for this week! Hilariously, the Best of Both Worlds podcast released a Never…

Never Have I Ever, Personality Insights, Random
Mar, 27, 2025
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Top Five/Bottom Five: The (Canadian) Winter Edition

We’ve talked about everything from condiments to emojis to ice cream flavours, but now it’s time to tackle a cold, hard truth. It’s winter in Canada. And I. am. over. it.

I’ve been hankering…

A Semi-Wordless Wednesday Post

John and I ended up working in the kitchen for the fundraiser dinner (which was amazing; helping behind-the-scenes was a blast)…but it meant we missed almost all of the after-dinner trivia.

We finished cleanup just…

Creativity, Random
Feb, 19, 2025
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Never Have I Ever…Part 4

Fainted.

Ridden on a camel.

Slept in a car overnight.

Gone to an airport and purchased a plane ticket on the spot.

Attended a professional sporting event (e.g. MLB, NBA, NFL, etc.).

Had a root canal.

Been to the top…

Never Have I Ever, Personality Insights, Random
Feb, 18, 2025
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