Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

What’s the Story Behind Ketchup?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

What's the right way to spell ketchup, and where did this word come from? The Word Nerd explains.

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Give Dad something useful this year - a great book! I have a few suggestions...

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Allomothers exist among animals and humans... do you know what they are? The Word Nerd explains.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

A great summer book is smart, entertaining, and not too demanding. Here are some ideas for you...

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

While cruising the Caribbean, I learned a few important nautical terms I think you should know. Test your ship vocab, mate!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Need some family friendly books to listen to on a long road trip? The Word Nerd recommends...