Posts Tagged ‘Naomi’

While we’re of the opinion that there is no such thing as a normal name, we do grudgingly admit that there are safe, sensible choices.  These are names that will never prompt a stranger to say, “What an interesting name!”  But neither will they cause someone to do a double take and say, “Umm … [...]


I have an uncle Danny.  He’s hard-working, reliable and as practical as can be.   But please note that Danny is not a family nickname.  Nope, that’s on his birth certificate - and his driver’s license, insurance cards, bank account and deed to his house.  Danny conjures up a freckle-faced five year old, but my uncle [...]