2009Nov 5
OK, it appears that last post on nicknames was really just the tip of the iceberg. There were some good comments from people on it and I decided we should spend more time on this topic. A nickname can be great; a term of endearment. But what about nicknames that people don’t ask for? I just read that the UK …
2009Oct 30
I heard someone tell a funny nickname story the other day. As a child this person went by the nickname Chip – a reference to how he was a “chip off the ol’ block.” When he came home from his first day of kindergarten (which also happened to be his Birthday), his mom asked him if they sang “happy birthday” …
2009Oct 18
I’m reading a book called, “Bad Baby Names” by Michael Sherrod. The authors researched U.S. census data from 1790 – 1930 and the book lists an interesting variety of really bad names coming from this data. Here are a few: Cholera Peace (born in 1830) Loser Louis Tuna N. Fish Sugar Cane Ima Nutt Angel Gabriel Warren Peace Jack …
2009Sep 20
2009Sep 15
This is Adee. Isn't she lovely? She didn't start out in this world going by the name Adee. In fact, even before she breathed her first breath she was called by a different name. I called her Rachel. We received hand-stitched towels and blankets with the name "Rachel" in soft pink hues. I loved the sound of it then, and …
2009Jul 28
Do you look at the posts about names on this site and ever ask yourself, what is the big hullabaloo about names? It’s not like there are a lot of people changing their names out there. Right? Well, the truth is, there are a lot more name changes going on than you realize. I think it’s a bit like buying …