Tag Archives: Words

The Passion of the Wordist

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Sister Wolf

I have already complained about my trouble retrieving words, and about my senility, which is currently resulting in the escalating loss of jewelry and household objects. But here’s something new: Along with the loss of my vocabulary, is an increased … Continue reading →

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American Music Awards 2020 Exegesis

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

  I’m pretty sure you people are too smart to waste your time on this awards show, but do not fear, I watched it for you! I missed the beginning with the Justin Bieber performance but it’s safe to say … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Want in 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I’m just going to jump in with Adam Driver. I know he’s not the world’s biggest threat or even irritant, but I’ve been wanting to complain about him for ages. First off, I find it hard to remember if his … Continue reading →

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Dynamic, Passionate, and Unique, Tho

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Sister Wolf

Words continues to thrill and annoy me on a daily basis and I know you feel the same. Right now, I am creeped out anew by the word “tho,” as used on Instagram. It is not only gratuitous (” Those … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For Emotional Granularity?

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sister Wolf

Granular is a word that’s starting to make me wince, maybe because of the people who use it or maybe because it’s so onomatopoeic.  I can almost feel it in my shoe, like sand. Nevertheless, I just came across a … Continue reading →

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Toska: Miserable Misery for Miserablists

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sister Wolf

Has everyone heard about toska, a Russian word for a type of misery with no English equivalent? It’s one of those words that make language nerds feel superior, sort of like how “schadenfreude” makes dumb people feel when they hear … Continue reading →

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A Bitter Pill

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Sister Wolf

Watching the news about the Inspector General’s report on the FBI, and Hillary Clinton’s three word tweet in response to it, I was startled by the commentator’s summation. “Still bitter, he said, shaking his head reproachfully. Everyone on the panel … Continue reading →

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The Passion of the Wordist

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Sister Wolf

Yesterday, I heard MSNBC commentator Ari Melber discussing the infamous memo, and he described it as parsimonious. Naturally, I was upset. I love Ari Melber. He is so smart, so affable and charming, and I even like his infatuation with … Continue reading →

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Remember Tragic Fashion Boy?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Sister Wolf

Poor Tragic Fashion boy! I came across this picture and it brought back a whole era – the era in my life when blogging and fashion were exciting and full of adventure. I was genuinely fascinated by characters like Sea … Continue reading →

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Godwin’s Law

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Sister Wolf

Godwin’s law (also known as  Godwin’s Rule of Nazi Analogies or  Godwin’s Law of Nazi Analogies) is a humorous observation made by  Mike Godwin in 1990 that has become an  Internet adage. It states: “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a … Continue reading →

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