Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

Agape: A New Word for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This February 14, we need more than love and chocolate; we need agape.

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics, but that wasn't the only accomplishment of this fascinating woman. Learn more about her!

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Prescience is, not surprisingly, related to the word "science", so I should have known it. Do you?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

What is your phone doing to your brain? The Word Nerd shares some things you need to know about your beloved device.

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Justice was Merriam Webster's Word of the Year for 2018, but what exactly does it mean? The Word Nerd explains...

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

The history of The Christmas Card and why we should keep up the tradition...