Well, the biggest holiday of the year has come and gone, leaving many of us with a feeling that can be described in a simple word: relief.  Though Christmas is a very enjoyable time of year, it is also chaotic and downright exhausting for many, so this is a perfect word to sum up what is left over when the wrapping paper is cleared and the tree hauled to the curb. Read more about Word of the Week: Relief

Though it has little application in my daily life, I just love the word reconnoiter.  It just sounds so silly, and is so much fun to say.  Unless you’re playing Rambo with your kids, there just isn’t a way to smoothly introduce this word into a conversation.  “So, I thought I would come over and reconnoiter the situation.” Read more about Words That Are Fun to Say: Reconnoiter

It’s that time of year when bears go into hibernation – and some people should too – while the rest of us find our energy slipping away with the short days.  Instead of just tweeting, “I’m tired,” why don’t we opt for a little fun and spice things up a bit?  The following words are synonyms for “tired” and will give you something interesting to say on a subject that’s getting…well, soporific. Read more about You're Not Just Tired