Laura Corin Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Picking up @MercyA's categories and adding one - I hope that's okay, Mercy. Eta feel free to add your own, everyone, and to leave categories blank if you wish. https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/719944-user-names-here/?do=findComment&comment=9262559 username: Laura Corin pronounced: LAWruh COHrin Origin: my own first name and a family surname - not my own likes: walking, yoga, gardening, podcasts, books, dogs, classical concerts dislikes: fennel and bananas frequents threads about: British/International issues, aged care, exercise, healthy eating Edited July 18, 2022 by Laura Corin 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 What a great idea! I love this - thank you for starting the thread and sharing. 🙂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) username: BakersDozen pronounced: kray-z mahm uv menny Origin: number of kids I have likes: the color white (yes, white is a color), homemade fudge, playing tennis, staying up insanely late (almost 1am right now) dislikes: soda/pop, country music ("music" used loosely when used with "country"), and my weight on the scale (which is why I go by the weight my treadmill shows...unchanged since 2011 - yeah, me!) frequents threads about: narcissistic mothers, teen/young adult issues, home decorating (not my strength so I live vicariously through those who can) Edited July 18, 2022 by BakersDozen 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Username: Pawz4me Pronounced: Loves dogs (and cats, too) Origin: Lifelong. My earliest memories are of dogs Likes (besides dogs): Coffee, early mornings, peace and quiet, nature, reading, the Hive, learning about random things and what makes people tick Dislikes: Noise, chaos and crowds. Evening meetings or events. Black-or-white thinking. Cilantro Frequents threads about: Almost everything (see above about learning random things/what makes people tick) 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Username: Indigo Blue. It has no real meaning. Just something I made up. We have a quaint shop in our quaint town named Indigo Pearl. I did get inspiration from that, I suppose. Likes: Spoiling my cat and teaching her the meanings of words. Hiking, cycling (although pain is limiting that these days). 70’s music. Visiting my two adult sons. Mountain streams. My adult son’s cat. Things that are funny. Animals. Sketching. Looking for and making easy, healthy recipes. Dislikes: Noise. Crowds. Meat. Tailgaters. Theme parks. Country music (well, most of it.) Haunted houses. Frequents threads about: Things that are funny, NPD, animals, reviews/recommendations for products. Not one to venture into controversial topics, most of the time. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Username: Carrie12345 Pronounced: They’re not little anymore Origin: Me and my 5 kids Likes: My own kids and a few select others, being in the woods, dogs, other people’s cats, personal space, planning and predictability Dislikes: Building a house, self-centered people, most vegetables, the misuse of political terms, rebooting the modem, deer once they lose their baby spots Frequents threads about: food, mental health and personality disorders, regionalisms, middle agedom, cleaning, current events, tv/movies/music, but really just about anything if I have the time 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaR Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 username: AngelaR pronounced: An-geh-lah Arr Origin: name likes: coffee, weightlifting, chocolate, traveling overseas, all things British, international issues, history, Africa, plants, bird watching. dislikes: country music, Walmart, fad diet trends, cooking. frequents threads about:curriculum choices, reading problems, history, news stories. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 User name: Scarlett Origin: I favored Vivien Leigh when I was young Likes: My husband, my dog and to a lesser degree my cat. Dislikes: Liars, conspiracy theories, mean and aggressive people, my weight Frequents threats about: almost anything. I read many threads in which I never post. I love to see what the thinking of people outside my world is. I post topics about my kids (all grown), and random questions about various issues in my life. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 User name: Soror Origin: Dh and I were studying a bit of Latin (him much more than me) when we converted to the Catholic Church. Around that time I had joined a catholic message board so this name seem to fit. I also had another online name by the time I joined this place but since it was a classical education site I thought this one fit the best. Pronunciation: in my head I say it as sorrow mostly 🙂 Likes: Trees, quiet time at home with the family and also traveling, exercise, cooking Dislikes: DRIVING, being too busy, people that hurt my kids, shopping, outside bugs that bite you, most men--- the way many have been raised and socialized makes them assholes that objectify women and I see so many women struggling with taking care of things around their house and their husband doesn't help-- If something happens to dh I'll be hard pressed to find another Frequent threads about: lately various stressors with kids- especially teens, homeschooling-- kids going to ps-- mourning that loss, exercise (I've posted on the exercise threads for years so it feels like home), me trying to figure out social crap as we move into different phases and deal with lots of stress 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Laura Corin said: Picking up @MercyA's categories and adding one - I hope that's okay, Mercy. Eta feel free to add your own, everyone, and to leave categories blank if you wish. https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/719944-user-names-here/?do=findComment&comment=9262559 username: Laura Corin pronounced: LAWruh COHrin Origin: my own first name and a family surname - not my own likes: walking, yoga, gardening, podcasts, books, dogs, classical concerts dislikes: fennel and bananas frequents threads about: British/International issues, aged care, exercise, healthy eating username: Harriet Vane pronounced: HARE-ee-et VANE origin: the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries stories. Yes, I really could fancy myself as a wealthy writer in England pre-WW2. With a fabulously sensitive, intelligent, athletic, and wealthy husband. likes: books, sewing and handcrafts, chocolate, gyrotonics, walks through the woods or on the beach dislikes: olives, unfortunately have to live life without gluten or dairy frequents threads about: aged care, healthy eating and exercise, jokes and memes, faith, politics, health, or whatever catches my eye 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 username: happi duck pronounced: ha pee duhk origin: ducks have always been my favorite animal and I like the snark of happy bunny (which was much more prevalent when I picked my name and a happy bunny note pad was sitting by the computer ) likes: ducks, !!!, ..., nature, cats, reading, Christmas dislikes: meaness and cruelty, the pandemic frequents threads about: I love how the Hive is like an ever changing magazine... always interesting and edifying! I probably especially post on threads about anxiety, grief, ideas needed and jokes & memes ❤️ The Hive ❤️ 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 username: SKL pronounced: ess kay elle Origin: [trying to hide from a stalker but needing to be able to remember my username] likes: music, good books, walking/hiking, travel/culture/foreign languages, organizing, being alone. sleeping, my favorite coffee dislikes: chaotic noise, unnecessary talking, clutter, drama, TV, restaurants, dressing up, stress frequents threads about: anything that serves as a distraction from my work or stress 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Username: Sneezyone Pronounced: SNEE-ZEE-ONE Origin: Allergies and autoimmune issues Likes: musical theater, trashy romance novels (historical and time travel only), global travel, day-trip scenic hikes, and naps Dislikes: sashimi and negative peace (as a goal, happy place) frequents threads about: teen/young adult issues, narcissistic abuse, military families, politics/public policy, racism, history, and food. Edited July 18, 2022 by Sneezyone 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Username: heartlikealion Pronounced: Heart Like a Lion Origin: reference to an old Oi! song Likes: painting ceramics, sewing, boots, bargain shopping, punk and goth culture Dislikes: Environments where feedback is reprimanded, the expression, "I turned out fine" to justify questionable practices, extensive driving, onions Frequents threads about: car seat safety, (currently) well-trained bodies & frugalistas threads, mental health, misc 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, Sneezyone said: Username: Sneezyone Pronounced: SNEE-ZEE-ONE Origin: Allergies and autoimmune issues Likes: musical theater, trashy romance novels (historical and time travel only), global travel, day-trip scenic hikes, and naps Dislikes: sashimi and negative peace frequents threads about: teen/young adult issues, narcissistic abuse, military families, politics/public policy, racism, history, and food. I’m sorry to admit that although my reading skills are typically up to par, every.single.time I see your user name I read it as Sneezy Zone. I have reminded myself many times over the years that's wrong, but I guess it’s firmly lodged in my brain now. So, sorry 🤦♀️🤣 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 User name: MEmama Pronounced: me mama and/or Maine mama Origin: I am both a mama and I currently live in Maine, the initials for which are ME Likes: naps with my kitties, the ocean, fog, Dr Martens, 80’s music, milk chocolate, cold desolate locations Dislikes: heat and humidity, when people won’t apologize, excuses, dark chocolate, being talked down to Frequent threads: a pretty random mix, whatever I have the mental energy for. I write more responses than I actually post 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) User name: Ausmumof3 Pronounced: with an Australian accent 🙂 Origin: I’m in Australia and the female parent of three kids. Also not great at names. We literally have a cockatoo called cocky. Likes: exploring my zone, looking at the small things, wildflowers, birds, moss, rocks, aquatic life reading poetry and well written fiction learning new stuff for fun but not for a purpose coffee and most foods anything with fur or feathers, most things with scales. Things with fins only at a safe distance and never on my plate. Sunshine and wood fires Tennis- playing and watching Dislikes: conflict. Hot windy days. Social situations. Early mornings. Sewing and cooking, domestic chores most days. Frequent threads: anything covid or fire related the last couple of years. Used to be more education focused. Edited July 19, 2022 by Ausmumof3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 User name: mom31257 Pronounced: Mom and anyway you want to say the numbers (I say 3-1-2-5-7) Origin: It's the dates I had my kids and became a mom. Likes: math, bible study, playing games, taking walks, cooking, listening to my Liked list on Spotify, watching series on streaming, coffee Dislikes: seafood, barking dogs, not being able to wear sandals much because I'm allergic to fire ants, mayo on sandwiches, spicy food, a lot of scents Frequent threads: the tackle thread every day, math questions, family, advice, prayer needs, things that catch my eye but it's random 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I am loving reading these! Here is mine: username: TheReader pronounced: The Reader (alas, far less accurate these days) Origin: when I blogged, someone started semi-stalking me, so I panicked and changed all our names to nicknames that described us, and so when I joined here, that's what I put. It's not so accurate these days....more fitting would "the quilter-fencer-kindergarten co-op teacher" as reading rarely finds its way into my days anymore. But the name came before the quilting or the fencing or the kindergarten teaching, so..... likes: mostly all genres of music, most kinds of animals, art, birds, and beaches/salt water dislikes: liver...? mean people...? being manipulated...? stuff like that frequents threads about: I feel like most threads I start are "hey, what would you guys do/think about this situation...??" kinds of things....mostly you'll find me in the to-do list group, and reading along on things, whether or not I chime in as well... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Username: Amethyst Pronounced: Am-uh-thist (well, that’s how I pronounce it, but from some pronunciation threads, apparently not everyone talks like me) Origin: For years, I used a username which contained the name of a town we lived in for only 2 years and I hated that town. So when we were given the chance to get a new username (was it here or on a different homeschool forum??), I jumped at the chance of getting rid of that town. But I wanted to have something that could never ever possibly change. I might move again, I might have more kids, I might whatever. So it had to be impossible to change. I was born in February. Can’t change that. Amethyst is February birthstone. Likes: my husband and four kids, teeth and smiles (I’m a dentist), reading, walks, bike rides, the beach, food (chocolate, Mexican, Italian, good vegetarian) Dislikes: mean people, liver, clothing shopping Frequent threads: dental concerns, adult children, politics, fun regional pronunciation threads, anything with a poll 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, TheReader said: dislikes: liver...? mean people...? being manipulated...? stuff I think it’s so funny that yours popped up right before I hit send, and we both have mean people and liver on our list of dislikes! Edited July 19, 2022 by Amethyst 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 username: Junie pronunciation: June E. origin: I wanted a name that was sort of similar to my real name, but not. And I wanted a name that would feel like a real name when I used it. likes: people, my church, reading (especially Scripture and literature), learning languages dislikes: being gluten free, being in pain (I have RA and migraines), being misunderstood, being told what to do frequents threads about: just about everything. I love this place. :) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keirin Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 username: Keirin pronunciation: KEYR-in. It's almost Karen but the beginning is more KEYR than CARE. origin: I hate to admit it, but a random name generator on Classic Everquest, circa 1999 😅 likes: my children, being Catholic, teaching computer science, reading books, playing tabletop games like board games or dungeons and dragons dislikes: seaweed, it was a personal failing as I was obsessed with all things Japan as a teenager but couldn't stand sushi. frequents threads about: honestly, academics most of the time. But I dip my toes in the chat board sometimes and here is the evidence. I lurk more than I post. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Username: Farrar Pronounced: Rhymes with Sarah Origin: It's my honest to goodness name. It's a family name. Likes: reading, roller skating, history, cookies, DC statehood, fanfiction, indie rock, beetles, vintage Pyrex Dislikes: mayonnaise, vinegar, broccoli, rodents, the general direction of the country and the planet Frequents threads about: totally random practical questions? I'm loud on some of the more political leaning threads but I don't tend to start them 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Username: Corraleno Pronounced: Cora Layno Origin: It's vaguely related to a place I used to live, which became my username on a vintage Airstream forum after I'd tried multiple other names that were already taken. I joined WTM soon after I joined the other forum, so I just used the same name. Likes: dogs, elephants, tiramisu, my kids (most of the time), super ripe figs, chai, days that are sunny-but-not-too-hot, the Dordogne/Perigord region of France, Ancient Greek literature, really good graphic design Dislikes: crowds, heights, hypocrisy, beets, small talk, willful stupidity Frequents threads about: I read most threads on the Chat board, and a few on the College board, but I'm most likely to post in threads related to health, diet, current events, medical/social/political issues 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) Loving this thread! Username: Dirty Ethel Rackham Pronounced: with a pirate accent. Origin: Tried out a pirate name generator for "Talk Like a Pirate" day. I liked the idea of a buxom, salty-tongued alter ego so I kept it. I needed to ditch my real name because I was getting confused when another Ellen would post, thinking I was loosing my marbles. (And I posted something on the old board that ended up being embarrassed about because I didn't realize until the next day that it could be taken the wrong way. 😱 ) Likes: reading, rock climbing (watching more than doing these days), puzzles (sudoku, crossword, jigsaw, wordle, etc), big dogs, British TV, a really good salad, and company on a walk (with a big dog!) Oh, and tea (the drink!) Dislikes: mean people, people who love "ideas" more than their fellow humans, insomnia, having a shellfish allergy and being the PITA dinner companion, feeling incompetent ( a frequent thing as a newbie in my career), getting older and feeling more limited physically (no, I don't feel wiser - just more aware of all that I don't know or all that I was wrong about.) Frequents threads about: Polls, health threads especially Covid, mental illness, family drama (I heard someone call it outrage porn), political leaning threads (more outrage porn), whatever catches my eye under unread threads. Edited July 19, 2022 by dirty ethel rackham 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Corraleno said: Username: Corraleno Pronounced: Cora Layno Origin: It's vaguely related to a place I used to live, which became my username on a vintage Airstream forum after I'd tried multiple other names that were already taken. I joined WTM soon after I joined the other forum, so I just used the same name. Likes: dogs, elephants, tiramisu, my kids (most of the time), super ripe figs, chai, days that are sunny-but-not-too-hot, the Dordogne/Perigord region of France, Ancient Greek literature, really good graphic design Dislikes: crowds, heights, hypocrisy, beets, small talk, willful stupidity Frequents threads about: I read most threads on the Chat board, and a few on the College board, but I'm most likely to post in threads related to health, diet, current events, medical/social/political issues I lived in Perigueux a for a year as part of my degree from 1983-4. And my dad made a BBC documentary about the area in the late sixties that supposedly started the British expat community there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Laura Corin said: I lived in Perigueux a for a year as part of my degree from 1983-4. And my dad made a BBC documentary about the area in the late sixties that supposedly started the British expat community there. I love Perigueux! We had a house in a tiny hamlet between Perigueux and Bergerac, it was an old stone farmhouse built in the 1780s, with several barns, a pigeonnier, and about 20 acres of mixed meadow and woodland. We bought it as a second home when we lived in England, but with the idea that we might eventually move to France permanently, and I would have happily lived there forever but my ex wasn't on board with it and we ended up moving back to the US. But I love that area so much, and just the whole lifestyle there, it's one of my favorite places on earth. Edited July 19, 2022 by Corraleno 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 username: Elizabeth86 pronounced: Elizabeth 86 Origin: Just my name and some numbers likes: My kids, my my small circle of friends/family, hiking and anything outside, birds dislikes: Being inside, having neighbors, having visitors, driving in busy traffic (I like the curvy mountain roads), mayonnaise, any kind of change, morning/all day sickness🤣, meeting new people, ticks, confrontation, filling out forms frequents threads about: Unfortunately I'm here more for the help I need (usually am I being unreasonable type posts) I read others, but often don't go through with my reply because I am never sure I'm making myself clear enough. So I type up many replies I never go through with. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 11 hours ago, mom31257 said: User name: mom31257 Pronounced: Mom and anyway you want to say the numbers (I say 3-1-2-5-7) Origin: It's the dates I had my kids and became a mom. Likes: math, bible study, playing games, taking walks, cooking, listening to my Liked list on Spotify, watching series on streaming, coffee Dislikes: seafood, barking dogs, not being able to wear sandals much because I'm allergic to fire ants, mayo on sandwiches, spicy food, a lot of scents Frequent threads: the tackle thread every day, math questions, family, advice, prayer needs, things that catch my eye but it's random I love this! I always thought it was a zip code! 😂😂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 username: elegantlion pronounced: el-e-gant-lion Origin: Literally had a dream about this name. While I am not elegant, I do have a mane of thick, curly hair. likes: medieval history, paper planners, books in general, and frozen blueberries for a snack dislikes: Liars, broken promises, and many kinds of vegetables. frequents threads about: homeschooling an only, low-budget homeschooling, divorce issues, decorating, higher ed. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Scarlett said: I love this! I always thought it was a zip code! 😂😂 That is funny because I never even thought about it looking like a zip code! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 user name: Lady Florida pronounced: lay dee floor ih duh origin: I was floridamom for years but a long time poster couldn't recall it when she mentioned me in a thread. This was before we could tag. She called me Lady Florida. I liked the noble sound of it so I changed my username. likes: being with family, reading, gardening with native plants, walks in natural settings, hobby photography dislikes: kale, cold weather, heights, internet commenters (not here) who forget there's a human behind every keyboard, things that are too political to say here. frequent threads about: I'm more of a commenter on other people's threads. When I do start one it's usually to ask opinions about something I'm considering buying or doing. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Scarlett said: I love this! I always thought it was a zip code! 😂😂 59 minutes ago, mom31257 said: That is funny because I never even thought about it looking like a zip code! It sounds like a Florida zip code because ours all start with 3. I looked it up and it's a South Korea postal code! 😀 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 4:55 AM, Pawz4me said: Username: Pawz4me Pronounced: Loves dogs (and cats, too) I always read your user name as 4 paws for me. Don't know why my brain puts the 4 in front, but it just makes sense. 😄 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Thank you so much for starting this thread, @Laura Corin! I am loving it! username: MercyA pronounced: mer cee ay origin: I need mercy myself and would like it shown to other creatures. The "A" stands for part of my real name. I kind of wish I had gone with my real name ten years ago but I think that ship has sailed. 😉 likes: almost all animals (favorites: toads, canaries, Chihuahuas, cats), nice people, air conditioning, massages, napping, my husband's wit, carbs, Firefly, the 80's (especially the music), dolls and toys, miniature things, thrifting, garage sales, organizing other people's things, ghost stories, true crime dislikes: shoes in the house, ladybugs (sorry little guys), science deniers, some social situations, Confederate flags, chained dogs, SeaWorld, mean people, close-mindedness, hotels, dusting frequents threads about: animals, human rights, current events, any topic with a poll, product recommendations, strange happenings, etiquette, random topics Love you guys. ❤️ Edited July 20, 2022 by MercyA 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 username: fraidycat pronounced: fray-dee-kat Origin: my feelings about homeschooling at the time, and my cats being inquisitive, yet scared of an inanimate object or shadow when I was trying to think of a username likes: walking, deep conversations, learning, reading, laughing, cheese dislikes: victim mentality, cooked peas, summer heat frequents threads about: random stuff 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 8:45 AM, elegantlion said: username: elegantlion pronounced: el-e-gant-lion Origin: Literally had a dream about this name. While I am not elegant, I do have a mane of thick, curly hair. likes: medieval history, paper planners, books in general, and frozen blueberries for a snack dislikes: Liars, broken promises, and many kinds of vegetables. frequents threads about: homeschooling an only, low-budget homeschooling, divorce issues, decorating, higher ed. Ok this is weird, but when I’m quickly scrolling through and see your user name, it’s pronounced something like “elegation”. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 username: Hannah pronounced: with a South African accent origin: my name, although most people know me by a nickname likes: quality time with family and friends, reading, genealogy; travel, good coffee, good chocolate, our house and garden in summer. dislikes: corruption; insincerity; arrogant incompetence, our house in winter - its not built for this season and a fridge right now. frequents threads: I lurk way more than posting, but have been a regular since 2000. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 username: wintermom pronounced: winter mom Origin: I'm from the Great White North (Canada), where it's winter at least 6 months of the year. I used to really like winter sports, but I'm not as enthusiastic as I get older. I still ski, snowshoe, skate and hike in the winter because I need to be outddors a lot. likes: I love tennis, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, cycling, family, dogs, cats, comedy/good humour, learning foreign languages, travel dislikes: rain, politics, closed-mindedness frequents threads about: physical activity, humour/jokes, random stuff 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Username: Quill Pronounced: kwil Origin of UN: I like to write Likes: writing, drawing, watercolor painting, baking, photography, this special place on the web, reading, learning things, traveling in Europe, everything French, spending time alone, spending time with my best people, Pains au Chocolat, nature, hiking, the mountains, the Bay, kayaking, cats. Dislikes: mayonnaise, corrupt politicians, fake news that is believed on a large scale, self-centered people, my varicose veins, ear gauges, people who call the law firm because they were served bad Chinese food, the current weather, removal of basic human rights, passwords. Frequents threads about: adult kid issues/teens, human behavior, current events, books, decluttering, health and wellness, goals. I have also hosted the Hive Christmas Card Exchange for a few years, so if you’re a newer poster and want inclusion this year, get busy posting on here so you’re not a stranger come Oct/Nov. 🙂 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Username: 73349 Pronounced: 7 3 3 4 9 Origin: It's the user number the forum randomly assigned to me. To find yours, visit your profile and look in the URL. (My ZIP code starts with a 2.) This is my third username on here. Likes: nonfiction, forests, beaches Dislikes: movies, noise, travel, the collapse of civilization Frequents threads about: planning, grammar, cooking, religion, anything that looks interesting at the time Edited July 21, 2022 by 73349 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Username: Tiberia Pronounced: Tie beer ee yah Origin: The feminized version of Tiber, the river that flows through Rome. Likes: fitness, languages, watching sports, audio books, British crime tv, history, doing stuff with my family, cats and dogs Dislikes: conspiracy theories, mean people, cruelty, dehumanizing others for religious or political reasons Frequents threads about: NPD (I'm learning a lot from y'all, and it's been helpful), difficult relatives, literature, Spy Car's conversion to Cat Person, random funny threads and troll visits 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Username: Lauraw4321 Pronounced: Laura double u 4 3 2 1 Origin: Name and numbers Likes: Time with family, travel, whole plant based food, podcasts, knitting, Scouting. Dislikes: IRL drama, people who have no mercy or humility, boob sweat, people giving up their agency. Frequent posts: most lurk, but controversial political ones that get locked, elder care, legal-related, Christian-related. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtime Lurker Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Username: Longtime Lurker Pronounced: Longtime Lurker Origin: I was here reading daily starting in 2009 even though I did not register until 2021 Likes: Long walks by myself, long walks with other people, cold diet coke, math, explaining math to students, taxes (not paying them, but learning about them and preparing tax forms), outdoor dining, hanging out with my family (both my DH/kids and my FOO), walking around/exploring big cities, traveling with DD, musical theatre (although I haven't been to a show since the end of 2019) Dislikes: Annoying noises, tucked-in shirts (on myself, looks great on others), high-waisted pants (again on myself, looks great on others), warm diet coke, diet pepsi, white noise, dessert, wearing reading glasses (causes vertigo), bad grammar, customer service people who insist they are right when they are not Frequents threads about: covid, elder care, special needs, education, finances, current events, controversial issues (I have learned a lot over the years by reading well-thought-out explanations of differing views), funny threads, anything that looks interesting at the time 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Username: Jann in TX Pronounced: Jan in Texas (I spell my first name Jann) Origin: I live in TX Likes: My Grandson, Math, German Shepherds, Cake Decorating, Quilting, K-dramas, Traveling to Uganda, crisp silky sheets... Dislikes: Violent movies, brussels sprouts, beer, Drs who do not see their patients as actual people... Frequents threads about: Math and just about anything else that looks interesting 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Username: Tree Frog Pronounced: tree frog Orgin: I liked listening to the tree frogs in FL Likes: homemade bread, spending time with my adult kids, learning new things, dogs and cats, plants, especially watching them grow from a cutting, travel to new places, reading Dislikes: perimenopause!, dogs that bark endlessly, hypocrites, people who judge others based only on their own experiences without taking into consideration that others have different experiences and viewpoints (I'm a work in progress irt this.) Frequents threads about: anything that catches my eye. I like the ones that make me think or offer a different viewpoint that I hadn't considered. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 What an interesting and fun thread! Username: I talk to the the trees Pronounced: Throatwobbler Mangrove Origin: One of the first musicals I played in the pit for was Paint Your Wagon, and this was one of my favorite songs from the musical. It also happens to be the title of one of my favorite episodes of The Good Life (1970's brit-com - I even have several plants named Douglas.) And it made a heck of a lot more sense when my avatar was Treebeard. Likes: Dogs, walking (with dogs whenever possible), plants, 80's music, brit-coms, cozy mysteries, and puns. Dislikes: People who are mean to animals, people who lie, the rather depressing state of the world right now, and beets. Frequents threads about: Animals, organizing, podcasts, funny things, and the rather depressing state of the world right now. 🤦🏼♀️ 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I do love this thread. The meta-data suggests we are a crowd of humor-loving travelers with deep needs to be outside, away from crowds, seeking chocolate and intellectual stimulation. User name: Eos Pronounced: ɛːɔ̌ːs Origin: I am always up at or before dawn. I only have rosy fingers when I'm grating beets, but I do have a wind-child. Likes: beets Dislikes: technology, the internet, smart phones, surveillance capitalism Frequent threads about: homeschooling to college, The Forum Game 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 username: Where's Toto? pronounced: /wɛə(ɹ)z/ tow tow Origin: My real first name is Dorothy and it's a "joke" I heard a lot growing up. likes: walking, yoga/Tai Chi, reading, doodling/coloring, science, teaching, classic rock, kayaking, hot tea dislikes: bug bites, mean people, country music, perimenopause, my weight, allergies, coffee frequents threads about: ITT, politics, science, diet and exercise, books, adult children, teenagers. I read a lot without posting 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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