It is pretty much recognized that US dating scene has changed in modern era. Relationships tend not to be arranged; courting, dowries, and scandalous showings of ankles are old hat and not practiced; attending sock hops and sharing a milkshake during a date are more likely to be shown on an AMC movie marathon; chaperoning … Continue reading »
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Trends I’m Sick Of IV
Living in the Pacific Northwest, I am used to wet weather. Oregon is slate grey and rainy for at least eight months out of the year, and it can get miserable, as well as seriously stint the time that you can wear cute shoes. This is why rain boots, with their classic shape and practicality, … Continue reading »
10 Words We Need To Bring Back From Obscurity
Words. Language. As time goes by, popular phrasing, terminology and slang changes with it. Before you know it, groovy, tubular, radical….it is all old hat and people are looking at you weird if you use them. Today, we’re going to explore a small sampling of words I think we need to inject back into modern … Continue reading »
Girl Meets World: A Christmas List
I am an unabashed Boy Meets World fan. By unabashed, I mean I will furiously debate people (and their descendents. I’ll haunt bloodlines!) who dislike the show. If that seems a tad overzealous, that’s because it is. I would say my knowledge and depth of that show rivals what P. Bateman knows about Genesis. That … Continue reading »
5 Phrases Football Announcers Should Stop Using
Sometimes, when I’m not in her doghouse for having an “incorrect opinion” on something, my girlfriend allows me to post on Hot Diggity Daffodil. Today we shall discuss the inane phrases that permeate football commentary. Enjoy! I imagine being a football commentator for a nationally televised game is challenging. Not only do you have to, … Continue reading »
