- Word Matrix: Leve
I always misspell the word <relevant> as <*relavant> based on a thinking that <relevant> is related to <relative>. I recently decided...
InformationHeather JohnsonJanuary 22, 2020 - <*tion> Is Not an English Suffix
<*tion> is not an English suffix. I repeat: <*tion> is not an English suffix. I previously wrote a post entitled The...
InformationHeather JohnsonJanuary 17, 2020 - <Urine> and My Phonics Phail
I grew up in the 1990s. I entered kindergarten in 1990 and began learning to read that year. Phonics and sight...
InformationHeather JohnsonJanuary 15, 2020 - Sugared Cranberries Recipe
I love cranberries, which are a perfect fruit during the holidays. This year for Christmas, I whipped up a batch of...
RecipesHeather JohnsonDecember 21, 2019 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Felt Ornament Craft
I am obsessed with all things Christmas. I especially love wearing my many Christmas shirts and sweaters from Thanksgiving through Christmas....
BlogHeather JohnsonDecember 20, 2019 - From Felines to Street Drugs to Zero Phones: <cat>, <methcathinone>, and <ephedron>
You never know where a word study will take you. A while back, my oldest and I did a word study...
InformationHeather JohnsonDecember 20, 2019 - Pfeffernusse Cookie Recipe
Pfeffernusse is a traditional German cookie that reminds me of gingerbread. The spices are similar: cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. The...
RecipesHeather JohnsonDecember 19, 2019 - Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Almonds Recipe
I love the smell of candied nuts at the mall during the holidays. But those delicious treats are super expensive. Making...
RecipesHeather JohnsonDecember 18, 2019 - Chewy Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies Recipe
I love gingerbread, but my husband does not. In addition to my classic rolled gingerbread cookies, this year I also came...
RecipesHeather JohnsonDecember 18, 2019 - Language Is Arbitrary
Language is arbitrary. I recently stated that language is arbitrary on Twitter in response to the erroneous claim that language is...
InformationHeather JohnsonDecember 14, 2019