Word OriginsWhere does the word vacation come from?What’s the first thing you think of when you hear vacation? Many people think of doing certain activities they don’t otherwise have the…3 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
Word OriginsWhere does the word Turkey come from?If you’re an American (or aspiring to be one), you probably read this and thought of the juicy, emblematic bird that many families will eat…4 min read·Nov 22, 2022----
Word OriginsWhere does the name “Oscars” come from?Note: I drone on for longer than usual before getting to etymology in this one; jump to the paragraph beginning with “When you google” to…5 min read·Feb 7, 2021----
Word OriginsWhere does the word “impeach” come from?Sometimes, even if we’re completely over something, and want anything but to hear more of it, the media makes staying oblivious a daunting…2 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Word OriginsWhere does the word relief come from?I presume many people recently experienced — oh, no particular reason — an overwhelming sense of relief.2 min read·Nov 8, 2020----
Word OriginsWhere does the name White House come from?With just a week to go, everyone’s on edge and waiting anxiously for the results of a truly historic election.3 min read·Oct 28, 2020----
Word OriginsWhere does the word Wi-Fi come from?The lifeline of the new normal. The reason we can have rich virtual lives and why there is a growing number of people called “digital…3 min read·Oct 11, 2020----
Word OriginsWhere does the word vote come from?No matter your current location, personal interests or political affiliation, there’s a good chance the upcoming American presidential…2 min read·Sep 23, 2020----
Word OriginsWhere does the word economy come from?That vague word journalists and politicians love to raise, when things are worrisome and buoyant respectively.2 min read·Sep 6, 2020----