2011Jul 20
Some names are just bursting with a story. Of course, that’s how I feel about all names – ripe with tales of spelling, ancestry, or selection. Or sometimes all of the above.
Today on The Name Project, I highlight an interview with Merry-Jennifer. Intriguing, don't you think? Learn more about this fascinating name and the wonderful woman who bares it and become inspired!
2011Jun 23
This week we celebrated Summer Solstice, the “longest” day of the year. Or the shortest night. Either way, it means lots of fun in the sun.
The timing couldn’t be better because today’s name interview fits in perfectly with this theme. I met Sommer Collier recently and couldn’t resist the opportunity to talk to her about her name. Not only is it a unique name, but it also boasts an unusual spelling. Pronounced like the sunny season we’re in, Sommer is a name that imbues passion both in the sound and its intrinsic meaning.
2011Jun 9
My series, The Name Project, showcases excerpts of interviews with the people I meet. Names are my inspiration and I hope to share with you photographs of people and stories about their names. I titled this post Golden Sonia because it reflects what I see in the name. Wisdom. Beauty. Growth. It's all good as gold. Join me in taking time getting to know a little more about Sonia.
2011May 31
The next subject in my Name Project series, Jennifer Leal, sat down with me recently and talked about her name, why her parents selected it, and why the sound of it triggers giggles from her children. Jennifer is the mastermind behind the popular blog, Savoring the Thyme, and as you'll see from this interview (and its corresponding photo), she is a smile-inspiring person.
2011May 24
My series, The Name Project, are excerpts of brief interviews with people I meet. Names are my inspiration and I hope to share with you photographs of people and some fun and interesting stories about their names. The Name Project: Michele People with the name Michele are "so filled with goodwill that there's more than enough to go around." …
2011May 8
Did you know the word for mom begins with an "M" in the majority of languages? There's madre (Spanish), mère (French), mater (Latin), mama (Italian), mer (Vietnam), and mutter (German), to name just a few.
Whatever the foundations of the word itself, it's also a name. And it's one of the proudest and happiest names I have. From the moment I heard my daughter utter the first syllables remotely close to mama until today, I have been in love with the sound of it.