8 Best Albums of 2025. 8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo 7. Burnover by Greg Freeman 6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader 5. Caroline 2 by Caroline 4. Tether by Annahstasia 3. Luster by Maria Somerville 2. Bleeds by Wednesday 1. Getting Killed by Geese

Word of the Day: "Uh-fi-shuh-naa-dow" Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.

Word of the Day: "Aa-duh-see" **Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.

The Word of the Day is "Snaak" Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.

Word of the Day: "Suhn-ti-luh" **Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!

Word of the Day: "Di-kr" Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.

Word of the Day: "Suhn-kist" Sunkissed (adjective) is all about that lovely glow you get when your skin or a place has been warmed by the sun. It brings a sense of warmth and energy, giving off a vibe of natural beauty that feels both healthy and inviting.

Word of the Day: "Hoo-pluh" Hoopla (noun): Unneeded excitement around something. It refers to noisy activity or commotion, often associated with celebrations.

Word of the Day: "LINCH-pin" A linchpin (noun) is someone or something significant to the success of a team or organization. They’re the ones who hold everything together!

Word of the Day: "Vek-suh-LAH-luh-jee" Vexillology (noun) is the study of flags. We are drawn to flags for their powerful symbolism. Flags represent history, values, and the sacrifices made in its name, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.

Word of the Day: "Tahm-FOO-luh-ree" Tomfoolery (noun) captures the essence of playful silliness, where foolish behavior takes center stage, often infused with humor and lightheartedness. It embodies the spirit of jovial antics that delight and amuse.

Word of the Day: "SKUTT-ul-butt" Scuttlebutt (noun) denotes the intriguing world of gossip, whispers, and rumors transmitted from one person to another, painting a vivid picture of the stories we share and the secrets we pass along.

Word of the Day: "Ap-uh-LOH-jee-uh" An apologia (noun) is a formal and eloquent defense of one’s opinions, positions, or actions. It serves to clarify and justify the choices made, portraying them in a thoughtful and persuasive light.

Word of the Day: "JET-uh-sun" Jettison (verb) refers to the act of discarding something that no longer serves a purpose or weighs you down. It is the strategic decision to let go of unnecessary burdens, paving the way for progress and freedom.

Word of the Day: "muh·li·floo·uhs" Mellifluous (adjective) means having a smooth, flowing sound that is pleasing to the ear.

Novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, songwriters, and journalists should stick together.😭

Everybody’s Sayin……🤣💙

Word of the Day: "mer-KYUR-ee-ul" Mercurial (adjective) is used to describe someone whose mood changes quickly and unpredictably. It can also describe something that changes frequently, such as weather, or something that is lively and quick, such as someone’s wit.

Novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, songwriters, and journalists should stick together.😭

Word of the Day: "Ah-puh-RAH-chik" Apparatchik is used disapprovingly to refer to a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization, such as a corporation or political party.

Word of the Day: "Uhk-siz-muhs" Accismus is a rhetorical device where someone pretends to be uninterested in something they desire.

Word of the Day: "Fass-TID-ee-us" Fastidious (adjective) means giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect.

Word of the Day: Effusive

Word of the Day: Penchant

Word of the Day: Elucidate

Word of the Day: Flippant

Word of the Day: Hobbit

Word of the Day: Garble

Word of the Day: De Rigueur

Word of the Day: Permeate

Word of the Day: Vernal

Word of the Day: Juggernaut

Word of the Day: Admonish

Word of the Day: Rife

Word of the Day: Wend

My hot take is that older movies, no matter how cheesy the effects are, are so much better than anything made this century. Movies used to be ART, they used to be created by a small army of dedicated ARTISTS and there was MAGIC inherent. They have no soul now. 😕

Word of the Day: "Fass-TID-ee-us" Fastidious (adjective) means giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect.

Word of the Day: "Uhk-siz-muhs" Accismus is a rhetorical device where someone pretends to be uninterested in something they desire.

Here is an interesting adjective quirk that you probably aren’t even aware you are doing. In English, adjectives seem to follow a specific order: opinion - size - age - shape - color - origin - material - purpose - noun

Word of the Day: "Ah-puh-RAH-chik" Apparatchik is used disapprovingly to refer to a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization, such as a corporation or political party.

Word of the Day: Effusive

Word of the Day: Penchant

Word of the Day: Elucidate

Word of the Day: Flippant

Word of the Day: Hobbit

Word of the Day: Garble

Word of the Day: De Rigueur

Word of the Day: Permeate

Word of the Day: Vernal