Words, words, words

On our way home from dinner this evening, my wife had a break-through moment as she was able to correct my pronunciation. I failed in my attempt to describe a planned “soiree.” I try hard to speak standard English dialect whenever possible, but admit there are certain words, for whatever reason, that trip me up.

Without a doubt, “vulnerable” is my nemesis. I feel very vulnerable when I try to say “vulnerable.” For my wife, it’s “horror,” which always comes out sounding like the world’s oldest occupation title and not a movie genre. I am convinced everyone has words that give them fits. What are some of yours?

Super Bowl XLV: Tickets

No, I can’t help you score tickets to the “big game,” but I was able to get my hands on these beauties. Alas, they were given away to a charitable organization.