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Category: Random

  • Wednesday Word 2026: Mathom

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. MATHOM A term coined by Tolkien that hobbits used to describe any item “they had no use for, but were unwilling to throw away.” Good Lord, Ishtar and Buddha. I think that describes…

  • Mental Health August 2026

    So you ever wonder if everything you’re doing is just … Pointless screaming into the void? Lately there’s been nothing but second guessing my choices on everything regarding SquarePeg Books. It’s really not that much money that I spend on it, and logically I know that doing the writing thing isn’t the fast track to…

  • Wednesday Word June 2026: Balter

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. BALTER To dance gracelessly, without particular art or skill, but with enjoyment. Ah, “Balter.” I remember baltering. Elementary kids balter all the time. They could give a shit about who may be watching.…

  • June 2026 Wednesday Word: Tiffle

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. TIFFLE To potter about aimlessly. I do not “tiffle.” They are “side quests” and they are very important. But sometimes one must “tiffle.” Sometimes I don’t have the brain power to focus at…

  • Mental Health Wednesday June 2026

    My son landed a summer internship, which is awesome. I would’ve loved an internship at his age. It’s only for June, Monday through Friday, but it’s a great opportunity. What does not please me about this situation is my brain. In part because I feel like I have to wait to work on other things,…

  • Wednesday Word May 2026: Zarf

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. ZARF A cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee-cup, usually of metal and ornamental in design. I make weird noises from time to time. Sometimes as surprise exclamations, sometimes just because I think the…