Hi, Marty!

Father Christmas —> Santa Claus pavements —> sidewalks Mum —> Mom wellies —> boots garden —> yard jumper —> sweater clear off —> go away biscuit —> cookie for ever —> forever

high street —> main street plaits —> braids Christmas bauble —> Christmas ornament favourite —> favorite colour —> color cosy —> cozy More:

This week I "Americanized" a British children's book for a client who was republishing it stateside. Finally, my years of watching British TV series/films is coming in handy! (Does this mean I can write off my spring trip to London?) Some changes:

Flu 💉 + COVID 💉 done. Easy and important. ✅ ✅

Also, famous last words: "Trader Joe's won't be crowded at 4 p.m. on a Monday, right?" Reader, it was.

Today I both wore a jacket (unnecessary) and purchased Trader Joe's pumpkin products (also unnecessary), so I guess it's really fall.

#902,719!

This is your reminder that thesaurus dot com is (almost certainly) using AI to generate thesaurus entries, and you should, if you can, use Merriam Webster to avoid accidentally destroying the planet via the fuckery machine.

(As they say in acting, you have to be smart to play dumb)