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SKEDADDLE

It’s funny how one letter can make such a difference. Case in point  – hurried vs. harried. The former means to rush; the latter means to be stressed as a result of demands and obligations. Although very different in meaning, we often find ourselves experiencing both simultaneously. I think we’ve all found ourselves in a hurry. …

S.A.D.

I struggle with depression. To be specific, I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, a malady that is often associated with the winter months. Ironically, and appropriately, the acronym for this disorder is SAD. For me, the onset of SAD coincides with the end of Daylight Savings Time. It’s as if a switch gets flipped the day …

Snark Attack

Snarky is hard to define but you know it when you hear it. It’s not an outright insult, but rather a sly, elusive comment that lets you know the snarker is being less than sincere. Snarking may come in many forms: a look, a snort, a word. Snarking leaves the recipient wondering about the genuineness …