Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

What Does Foment Mean?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

When my son's soccer team manager used "foment" in an email, I had to look it up. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, it might be easy to spot the idiosyncrasies in others. But are you willing to share your own?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you looking for thanksgiving inspiration? Try reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts. I did, and loved it.

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

You might be surprised at the origins of the word "coach" -- it's come a long way since the 1550s. If you are a coach, or know one, you must read!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Voting has started for the Goodreads Choice Awards, book awards chosen solely by readers. Support your favorite books and find new things to read.

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

As I disciplined a child this morning, I tried hard to remember that the word means more than just "punishment". Let me expound...