worst word for 2018, august edition
Some words make me want to chew my own face off. The reasons may vary wildly, but usually the dislike is triggered by a noticeable uptick in usage. August 2018’s Worst Word is: IMPACTFUL...
Tagged: wordplay
just like that, except completely different
Practically every day, I pop my head into the kids’ rooms: “Going to the store. Need anything? Want to come with?” Sometimes it’s yes to both, sometimes barely a grunt of disinterest. But every...
dunning kruger vs imposter syndrome
Over the last several years I’ve become far too familiar with both the Dunning-Kruger Effect, the tendency of the not-so-capable to feel more capable than they should, and the Imposter Syndrome, the tendency of...
klingon fabric artists, take note
Liza is a knitter and a fabric artist, always trying new techniques and trying new things further up the supply chain. Lately she is washing, carding, and spinning yarns from different types of animals....
