grafted in and on the journey

Hello Grafted In Readers, May I consider this a bonus visit between us? It is January 16 in my corner of blog land. One topic today: Words of the Year. I receive a weekly newsletter titled Grammar Girl and this issue discussed some of the top words from 2017. Experts agree that "fake news" exceeded others and was the winner. A couple other words of interest to me were - kwaussie which is an Australian word describing one who has dual citizenship in Australia and New Zealand. - agathism is a word that has been around for a couple centuries. It is a belief that things will eventually get better, though the means of getting there may take time and considerable effort. -broflake is defined as a man or boy who lacks resiliance or coping skills when setbacks occur or disagreements arise with others. I wonder if that has to be gender-specific? Hopefully, I will find a story creation to use one or two of these fine words in. I'll let "fake news" run its co...

Hello and Happy 2018 Grafted In Readers! It is January 4 in my corner of blog land. We are in our tenth day where the temperatures will not reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit but they will remain in the teens or single digits through the coming weekend. I understand that we could break previous records from 1979 and 1936. I was out of state for both times in the past. In 1936, I was not born, and in '79, I was doing an externship in another state to finish college. Since last time, I did finish reading, and still highly recommend, "Davita's Harp" by the late Chaim Potok. He writes in an entertaining manner and also has plenty within the story for one to ponder. Consider for example the advice given by Aunt Sarah to the nine-year-old Iliana Davita, "Good-bye Davita. Be discontented with this world, but at the same time be respectful." I plan to read another novel or two by this author in the coming months. What is the start of a new year without a health re...