There's been a bit too much stress in my life lately, from my brother's recent death to an upcoming surgery for me. Sunday, there was an update to my tablet's operating system that rendered my iPad's Apple Mail useless (problematic since I use it to deal with page proofs) and caused features of Words With Friends 2 to disappear.
It never fails after a Word Nerd column that readers and friends will contribute more words and phrases for me to enjoy, muse over and research. My column from a couple of weeks ago about words and phrases that make you feel like you're home did just that.
Tomorrow, American families will gather together to give thanks for their blessings. Some, like me, will prepare dinner for one (chicken and dressing, keeping it simple) and keep in touch with family through phone calls and texts, though this year there's one less family member to joke around with.