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Improving vocabulary

The Underestimated Power of Stationery

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 19 Comments

The Word Nerd makes an argument for hand written letters and suggests a gift idea.

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NaNoWriMo Tip: Character Personality Types

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

What type of personality do your favorite characters have? Today I consult ancient Greek theory to find out!

Improving vocabulary

What’s the Story Behind Homecoming?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

How all the Homecoming hype - from pep rallies to parades - got started.

Improving vocabulary

What Is Aquafaba?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

An unusual cooking tip from the Word Nerd...

Improving vocabulary

What is a Cairn?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Do you know what to call those stacks of stones you see when hiking? The Word Nerd explains...

Improving vocabulary

Yosemite: Travel Tips and Info

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

The story behind the naming of Yosemite, plus some tips on getting the most out of a trip to this beautiful park.

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