The New York Times reported today that “Nevaeh” (nah-VAY-uh) is an increasingly popular name for girls, with modern parents inspired by Christian rock star Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D., who appeared on MTV in 2000 with his daughter, Nevaeh.
“Nevaeh,” you see, is “Heaven” spelled backwards.
As a professional namer, I think I’ll be taking this naming approach […]
Entries from November 2008
What’s in an Eman?
May 18th, 2006 · 4 Comments
Tags: Brands/Trends/Ads/Web 2.0 · In the News
Making the Connection
May 17th, 2006 · 1 Comment
As I snaked my way through the sloping streets of Chinatown this morning, skirting along shaded alleyways and sliding down sun-licked sidewalks, I let momentum tug at my weight, carrying me downhill, thighs remaining liquid, and used my eyes as breaks.
Gravity pulled me along as gravity has a tendency to do, and every time I […]
Tags: Narrative · This Modern Life
Visitor
May 14th, 2006 · 2 Comments
Being back in San Francisco, I have to admit, hasn’t felt the same.
After returning from (a scant) 2 weeks in Asia, something hasn’t been right. The city feels flatter, my enthusiasm has waned, and I crave change. I have dreams of pulling up roots and relocating; disconnecting from my life and turning hermit; overturning everything […]
Tags: San Francisco glory
So You Think You’re LEAVING the Wild, eh?
May 11th, 2006 · No Comments
The New York Times reported this story today, titled “Leaving the Wild, and Rather Liking the Change” about native peoples of the Amazon rainforest that seemed to suddenly decide they were “ready to join the modern world.”
True, I’ve never had to walk hundreds of miles to dart-gun a monkey for dinner, but let me tell […]
Tags: In the News
Truth be told
May 10th, 2006 · No Comments
Some fundamental truths, both here and abroad:
1. Life is short. (Welcome to the second week in the fifth month in the year of 2006, one less year of your life)
2. Money does not grow on trees
3. Love hurts
4. April showers bring May flowers (or, rather, in San Francisco: sunshine, and a few sprouting dandelions strong […]
Tags: JetSet
Wish I Was Here
May 2nd, 2006 · 2 Comments
Flew in yesterday, and how odd the feeling of my apartment, work, city… not to mention streetlights and air pollution regulations. Amazing how long 2 weeks can feel when every day is new, stimulating, and chock full (good lesson on how to live a life?)
This morning I walked through Chinatown; I think I miss Asia.
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