Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

Why is it called “bussing tables”?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Why is it called bussing tables when there's not a wheel in sight? The Word Nerd explains.

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

May is crazy busy, but that doesn't mean WE have to be crazy busy. A plea for pausing...

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The struggle of loss - Gayle Foreman captures it so well in her latest YA novel. A great read!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

It's Poem in Your Pocket Day, and I've got a few great lines of verse about spring. Indulge!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Two compelling stories of perseverance... read and be inspired! #GoHoos

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Know how to say charcuterie, or what it even is? The Word Nerd explains, plus some cool art!