Christopher

The word of the day for March 10, 2026, is excursion.

A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy — Wesley J. Smith’s 2010 book: for when you can’t decide who to root for… or eat.

Word of the Day: "Reh-kuhg-ni-shn"

Recognition (noun) is the act of identifying, acknowledging, or giving credit to someone or something based on prior knowledge, experience, or achievement.

Word of the Day: "Uh-kown-tuh-bil-uh-tee"

Accountability (noun) means you don’t blame, hide, or deflect — you own it.

A blunt reminder to document the truth while you can. Memories fade. Records don’t.

Today’s book recommendation: Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have by Tatiana Schlossberg — a sharp, eye-opening read that reveals how our everyday choices quietly shape the planet, often in ways we never see coming.

Word of the Day: "Uh-mend-muhnt"

An amendment (noun) is a formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.

Chat, lock in—it’s the Year of the Fire Horse. No helmets, no brakes.

James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Donald J. Trump share the same spot at the very bottom of presidential rankings. Mount Rushmore, this is not. IYKYK.

Today’s book recommendation: Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have by Tatiana Schlossberg — a sharp, eye-opening read that reveals how our everyday choices quietly shape the planet, often in ways we never see coming.

Word of the Day: "Dee-BUNK"

Debunk (verb) means taking a confident little lie out for a walk and immediately tripping it with facts.

It’s when a belief says, “Trust me,”
and evidence says, “Absolutely not.”

Hero of the day: Ahmed El Ahmed.

This week’s book recommendation: Bread of Angels by Patti Smith—mourning, memory, and the slow ache of being alive.

Word of the Day: "Ra-tuh-fai"

To ratify (verb) is to say, “Yes, we’re doing this,” in a serious voice, with paperwork, signatures, and at least one person who definitely didn’t read the whole thing. 🐀📜

The Third Gilmore Girl is Kelly Bishop’s witty dive into six decades of showbiz, from A Chorus Line to Dirty Dancing to ruling as Emily Gilmore, serving stories, lessons, and backstage tea with her signature charm.

Word of the day: "Mul-tuh-FAIR-ee-us."

If something is multifarious (adjective), it basically has more variety than a buffet at 2 a.m. It’s a formal way of saying “wow, that’s a lot of different stuff.”

Word of the Day: "In-SYE-siv"

Incisive (adjective) means impressively direct and decisive. Basically, it’s what you wish people would be when you ask a simple question instead of giving you a TED Talk.

Word of the Day: "SANG-gwin"

Sanguine (adjective) is a fancy word that usually describes someone who’s weirdly confident and hopeful, even when everything is on fire.

Word of the Day: "MAH-luh-fye"

To mollify (verb) someone is essentially to calm them down before they start to lose their temper. It can also mean “to reduce the intensity,” such as turning your emotional volume from screaming to a whisper.

Word of the Day: "Tuh-MAIR-uh-tee"

Temerity (noun) is when you’re confident and unafraid of danger or punishment—basically bravado with no survival instincts. It can also refer to a bold, reckless act, like saying “I’ll be fine” and immediately proving you won’t.

Word of the Day: "seh-ruhn-di-puh-tee."

Serendipity (noun) refers to the kind of luck in which valuable or pleasant things are found without being intentionally sought.

Word of the Day: "KOOM-bye-YAH"

Kumbaya (noun) refers to an idealistic worldview centered on peace and harmony, often implying a naïve belief that such harmony is easy to achieve.

Words of the Week:

Banished
Evacuate
Gerrymandering
Collision
Helpline
Sheeple
Truce

Thank you for the warm welcome.😘🤗

8 Best Albums of 2025.

8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
7. Burnover by Greg Freeman
6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader
5. Caroline 2 by Caroline
4. Tether by Annahstasia
3. Luster by Maria Somerville
2. Bleeds by Wednesday
1. Getting Killed by Geese

Word of the Day: "Uh-fi-shuh-naa-dow"

Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.

Word of the Day: "Aa-duh-see"

**Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.

The Word of the Day is "Snaak"

Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.

Word of the Day: "Suhn-ti-luh"

**Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!

Word of the Day: "Di-kr"

Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.