This video makes me so happy. My husband discovered it a few years ago. Knowing the characters from childhood makes this really special for us.
Are you familiar with the music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle? Do you believe puppetry is a true artform?
Friday, January 16, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Addicted
I cannot stop playing Word Carnival on my Kindle. Today I sat with my husband actively listening and watching something unrelated while word challenges scrolled through my mind.
Some levels stump me, particularly those that (sometimes loosely) follow a theme while forcing me to assemble each word. The most useful clue is how many letters each word contains.
It takes a lot for me to admit defeat and seek help. Instead, I’ll start randomly poking at the scrambled tiles. It often proves successful like the following example.
I understand wrench and pump, but how are the rest of these related to bicycle repairs? Have you ever obsessed over a hobby to the point it encroaches upon your dreams?
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Some levels stump me, particularly those that (sometimes loosely) follow a theme while forcing me to assemble each word. The most useful clue is how many letters each word contains.
It takes a lot for me to admit defeat and seek help. Instead, I’ll start randomly poking at the scrambled tiles. It often proves successful like the following example.
| Now I remember; a derailleur switches gears... |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Monday, January 12, 2026
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Quiz Fail
After my husband discovered the trivia YouTube channel Detormentis we’ve enjoyed playing along. We usually rank on the third tier but this most recent humbled us further.
Funny enough, I learned a featured word thanks to Andrew. You can read that recent post here. And, of course, I couldn’t remember it at the time.
Do you think the word ‘bollard’ will stick with me now? And how ironic that my small town installed some of these electronic retractable posts just last spring?
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| I can hear his South African accent in my head... |
Funny enough, I learned a featured word thanks to Andrew. You can read that recent post here. And, of course, I couldn’t remember it at the time.
Do you think the word ‘bollard’ will stick with me now? And how ironic that my small town installed some of these electronic retractable posts just last spring?
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Friday, January 9, 2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sad End of an Era - Not Yet!
I don’t know how many of you are familiar with the comic strip ‘Dilbert’ or its creator Scott Adams. While we never followed the comics, my husband somehow discovered his live streaming videos about five years ago. At first Mr. Adams’ repetitive phrasing annoyed me, the same words standing out over and over.
When I listened closer, his intelligent and humorous commentary hooked my interest. My fondness grew to the point I would inform my husband when his video was about to start.
Alas, over the last few months we saw his health decline due to terminal cancer. I honestly don’t know how long he fought. An experimental treatment did not cure him and, suffering lower body paralysis about a week ago, he didn’t foresee ever going home.
I’m glad that wasn’t the case. As of today, however, he reported a cognitive decline and plans to end his life. California law permits physician assisted suicide. So he has the means. Religious suppositions aside, I truly hope his scientific contribution will help others. In December I purchased the 2026 page-a-day Dilbert calendar and I’m glad because we never fail to laugh.
The man has not given up yet. He is doing a livestream as I type (!), which made me happy for today.
| Can you see the perfect graphic on his coffee cup? Oh, happy days... We will miss you, sir. |
Have you ever read the ‘Dilbert’ comics? Can you believe that Mr. Adams had a degree and career in finance before his comic artistry took off?
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