Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

Chicago in a Day

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

We only had one day to play in Chicago, but it was a blast. My tips on what you can do with ten hours in the Windy City.

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Want to celebrate rhythm and words? Share a poem today.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Can hydrangea, the beautiful flower, and Hydra, the awful monster, come from the same Greek root? The Word Nerd's kid wanted to know...

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

One of the many things I love about Thomas Jefferson is his relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Jodi Picoult taught me a new word! She's also sparked many good questions in her latest novel Small Great Things.

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Truly, Madly, Guilty has gotten mixed reviews online, but I'd say it's a worthwhile read... if you can get through the first half.