Let’s talk about nicknames, shall we? A nickname can take on many forms, ranging from one your parents give you to one that reflects your personality. Sometimes, the reasons that a person has his or her own nickname can and will defy logical explanation to the point that the reason for the nickname amounts to a private joke inside one’s own family.
As someone whose childhood nickname, Spud, has carried on well into adulthood, nicknames are important to people. It’s in that spirit that today marks the first session of The All-Nickname Club. From time to time, we’ll reconvene right here in this same spot to induct new people in the club.