Steve Peraza, Ph.D.
@steveperazaphd.bsky.social
I am a writer in Buffalo, NY. US history prof: Dissertation on slavery. Writing topics... Politics: poverty, care economy, education, mass incarceration. Culture: Rap, street art, flowers, 'Go Bills'. Creative work: Everything... Ops: Non-readers, bigots.
#wordoftheday: Languid
Before she left the social media app, she explained that, despite her efforts, she could not build a following nor attract energetic responses to her posts. “I thought my content was likable,” she lamented, “but engagement was lukewarm and LANGUID at best.”
Before she left the social media app, she explained that, despite her efforts, she could not build a following nor attract energetic responses to her posts. “I thought my content was likable,” she lamented, “but engagement was lukewarm and LANGUID at best.”
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
#wordoftheday: Languid
Before she left the social media app, she explained that, despite her efforts, she could not build a following nor attract energetic responses to her posts. “I thought my content was likable,” she lamented, “but engagement was lukewarm and LANGUID at best.”
Before she left the social media app, she explained that, despite her efforts, she could not build a following nor attract energetic responses to her posts. “I thought my content was likable,” she lamented, “but engagement was lukewarm and LANGUID at best.”
#wordoftheday: Obviate
When I told my landlord that I was thinking about finding a new place, he offered me a new apartment in the same complex, which was bigger and newly renovated, for the same price. I took the offer. I guess we were both looking for reasons to OBVIATE the move.
When I told my landlord that I was thinking about finding a new place, he offered me a new apartment in the same complex, which was bigger and newly renovated, for the same price. I took the offer. I guess we were both looking for reasons to OBVIATE the move.
October 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#wordoftheday: Obviate
When I told my landlord that I was thinking about finding a new place, he offered me a new apartment in the same complex, which was bigger and newly renovated, for the same price. I took the offer. I guess we were both looking for reasons to OBVIATE the move.
When I told my landlord that I was thinking about finding a new place, he offered me a new apartment in the same complex, which was bigger and newly renovated, for the same price. I took the offer. I guess we were both looking for reasons to OBVIATE the move.
#wordoftheday: Duress
Die-hard Yankees fan am I. One would expect, therefore, that my Thursday began under DURESS, forced to accept that the Yankees were destroyed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Divisional Series. But, alas, I still have the #gobills.
Die-hard Yankees fan am I. One would expect, therefore, that my Thursday began under DURESS, forced to accept that the Yankees were destroyed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Divisional Series. But, alas, I still have the #gobills.
October 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#wordoftheday: Duress
Die-hard Yankees fan am I. One would expect, therefore, that my Thursday began under DURESS, forced to accept that the Yankees were destroyed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Divisional Series. But, alas, I still have the #gobills.
Die-hard Yankees fan am I. One would expect, therefore, that my Thursday began under DURESS, forced to accept that the Yankees were destroyed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Divisional Series. But, alas, I still have the #gobills.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#wordoftheday: Finicky
At the heart of qualitative research lie interviews, which must be transcribed if they’re to be used in academic papers. These transcriptions require significant attention to detail in order to capture how subjects tell their story. It’s a FINICKY process to say the least.
At the heart of qualitative research lie interviews, which must be transcribed if they’re to be used in academic papers. These transcriptions require significant attention to detail in order to capture how subjects tell their story. It’s a FINICKY process to say the least.
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#wordoftheday: Finicky
At the heart of qualitative research lie interviews, which must be transcribed if they’re to be used in academic papers. These transcriptions require significant attention to detail in order to capture how subjects tell their story. It’s a FINICKY process to say the least.
At the heart of qualitative research lie interviews, which must be transcribed if they’re to be used in academic papers. These transcriptions require significant attention to detail in order to capture how subjects tell their story. It’s a FINICKY process to say the least.
#wordoftheday: Candor
Many people I know use the phrase “To be honest…” to precede harsh criticism – i.e., to say something mean. Forgive me, then, if I wince when someone announces their CANDOR.
Many people I know use the phrase “To be honest…” to precede harsh criticism – i.e., to say something mean. Forgive me, then, if I wince when someone announces their CANDOR.
October 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
#wordoftheday: Candor
Many people I know use the phrase “To be honest…” to precede harsh criticism – i.e., to say something mean. Forgive me, then, if I wince when someone announces their CANDOR.
Many people I know use the phrase “To be honest…” to precede harsh criticism – i.e., to say something mean. Forgive me, then, if I wince when someone announces their CANDOR.
#wordoftheday: Embarrass
I have no problem making mistakes in public. I don’t mind admitting confusion, and if seem a fool to you, that’s OK with me. I developed thick skin in the college classroom, performing expertise for snarky young 'geniuses'. I don’t EMBARRASS easily.
I have no problem making mistakes in public. I don’t mind admitting confusion, and if seem a fool to you, that’s OK with me. I developed thick skin in the college classroom, performing expertise for snarky young 'geniuses'. I don’t EMBARRASS easily.
October 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#wordoftheday: Embarrass
I have no problem making mistakes in public. I don’t mind admitting confusion, and if seem a fool to you, that’s OK with me. I developed thick skin in the college classroom, performing expertise for snarky young 'geniuses'. I don’t EMBARRASS easily.
I have no problem making mistakes in public. I don’t mind admitting confusion, and if seem a fool to you, that’s OK with me. I developed thick skin in the college classroom, performing expertise for snarky young 'geniuses'. I don’t EMBARRASS easily.
#wordoftheday: Sonorous
In my youth I sought the boom-bap of hardcore rap to feel music. Now I gravitate toward the more SONOROUS play of pianists like David Nevue for passion-filled yet pleasant music to experience.
In my youth I sought the boom-bap of hardcore rap to feel music. Now I gravitate toward the more SONOROUS play of pianists like David Nevue for passion-filled yet pleasant music to experience.
October 5, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#wordoftheday: Sonorous
In my youth I sought the boom-bap of hardcore rap to feel music. Now I gravitate toward the more SONOROUS play of pianists like David Nevue for passion-filled yet pleasant music to experience.
In my youth I sought the boom-bap of hardcore rap to feel music. Now I gravitate toward the more SONOROUS play of pianists like David Nevue for passion-filled yet pleasant music to experience.
#wordoftheday: Repertoire
I am a rap fan, but the music I like is getting older. Recognizing that younger folks admire new artists, I asked my son to supply the names of rappers who are respected among his peers. Yesterday he contributed many J. Cole songs to my REPERTOIRE of rap classics. 💯
I am a rap fan, but the music I like is getting older. Recognizing that younger folks admire new artists, I asked my son to supply the names of rappers who are respected among his peers. Yesterday he contributed many J. Cole songs to my REPERTOIRE of rap classics. 💯
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#wordoftheday: Repertoire
I am a rap fan, but the music I like is getting older. Recognizing that younger folks admire new artists, I asked my son to supply the names of rappers who are respected among his peers. Yesterday he contributed many J. Cole songs to my REPERTOIRE of rap classics. 💯
I am a rap fan, but the music I like is getting older. Recognizing that younger folks admire new artists, I asked my son to supply the names of rappers who are respected among his peers. Yesterday he contributed many J. Cole songs to my REPERTOIRE of rap classics. 💯
#wrdoftheday: Gibbous
Before my babies were born, I learned that I love a pregnant woman’s body. Specifically, I am charmed by the baby bump. In her third trimester, for example, I would nag my ex-wife, daily, to stand by me with her belly out like a GIBBOUS moon so I could talk to my baby.
Before my babies were born, I learned that I love a pregnant woman’s body. Specifically, I am charmed by the baby bump. In her third trimester, for example, I would nag my ex-wife, daily, to stand by me with her belly out like a GIBBOUS moon so I could talk to my baby.
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
#wrdoftheday: Gibbous
Before my babies were born, I learned that I love a pregnant woman’s body. Specifically, I am charmed by the baby bump. In her third trimester, for example, I would nag my ex-wife, daily, to stand by me with her belly out like a GIBBOUS moon so I could talk to my baby.
Before my babies were born, I learned that I love a pregnant woman’s body. Specifically, I am charmed by the baby bump. In her third trimester, for example, I would nag my ex-wife, daily, to stand by me with her belly out like a GIBBOUS moon so I could talk to my baby.
#wordoftheday: Atone
Like many of us, I have argued with my special someone, saying mean things to hurt feelings. Thankfully, I have had my apologies heard and my hugs accepted – these being the ways I ATONE for my punctilious moments.
Like many of us, I have argued with my special someone, saying mean things to hurt feelings. Thankfully, I have had my apologies heard and my hugs accepted – these being the ways I ATONE for my punctilious moments.
October 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#wordoftheday: Atone
Like many of us, I have argued with my special someone, saying mean things to hurt feelings. Thankfully, I have had my apologies heard and my hugs accepted – these being the ways I ATONE for my punctilious moments.
Like many of us, I have argued with my special someone, saying mean things to hurt feelings. Thankfully, I have had my apologies heard and my hugs accepted – these being the ways I ATONE for my punctilious moments.
#wordoftheday: Preternatural
In August, my eyes, lips, and forehead began to dry, itch, chafe, and burn. My face grew swollen and oozed, then it dried, leaving a layer of white, dead skin. I was later diagnosed with impetigo, explaining the PRETERNATURAL effects on my face.
In August, my eyes, lips, and forehead began to dry, itch, chafe, and burn. My face grew swollen and oozed, then it dried, leaving a layer of white, dead skin. I was later diagnosed with impetigo, explaining the PRETERNATURAL effects on my face.
October 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
#wordoftheday: Preternatural
In August, my eyes, lips, and forehead began to dry, itch, chafe, and burn. My face grew swollen and oozed, then it dried, leaving a layer of white, dead skin. I was later diagnosed with impetigo, explaining the PRETERNATURAL effects on my face.
In August, my eyes, lips, and forehead began to dry, itch, chafe, and burn. My face grew swollen and oozed, then it dried, leaving a layer of white, dead skin. I was later diagnosed with impetigo, explaining the PRETERNATURAL effects on my face.
September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#wordoftheday: Impetuous
When I’m triggered, there’s no telling what I’ll do. I once had a friend sneak up behind me and scare me. I shouted in fear, but I also turned around and socked him. He learned quite painfully what I mean when I say I’m IMPETUOUS.
When I’m triggered, there’s no telling what I’ll do. I once had a friend sneak up behind me and scare me. I shouted in fear, but I also turned around and socked him. He learned quite painfully what I mean when I say I’m IMPETUOUS.
September 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
#wordoftheday: Impetuous
When I’m triggered, there’s no telling what I’ll do. I once had a friend sneak up behind me and scare me. I shouted in fear, but I also turned around and socked him. He learned quite painfully what I mean when I say I’m IMPETUOUS.
When I’m triggered, there’s no telling what I’ll do. I once had a friend sneak up behind me and scare me. I shouted in fear, but I also turned around and socked him. He learned quite painfully what I mean when I say I’m IMPETUOUS.
#wordoftheday: Obliterate
The only time I wanted to OBLITERATE anything in life was when I was a teenager. Back then I tried (and failed) to destroy my “zits” and any trace of them.
The only time I wanted to OBLITERATE anything in life was when I was a teenager. Back then I tried (and failed) to destroy my “zits” and any trace of them.
September 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
#wordoftheday: Obliterate
The only time I wanted to OBLITERATE anything in life was when I was a teenager. Back then I tried (and failed) to destroy my “zits” and any trace of them.
The only time I wanted to OBLITERATE anything in life was when I was a teenager. Back then I tried (and failed) to destroy my “zits” and any trace of them.
#wordoftheday: Kerfuffle
At Wegmans, I spoke to Bills fans about the sports lineup this Sunday. We cheered in unison for the Bills, but I told them I’ll be changing the channel when the Yankees start at 3p. This started a minor KERFUFFLE over what kind of New Yorker I am. I said, "The real kind."
At Wegmans, I spoke to Bills fans about the sports lineup this Sunday. We cheered in unison for the Bills, but I told them I’ll be changing the channel when the Yankees start at 3p. This started a minor KERFUFFLE over what kind of New Yorker I am. I said, "The real kind."
September 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#wordoftheday: Kerfuffle
At Wegmans, I spoke to Bills fans about the sports lineup this Sunday. We cheered in unison for the Bills, but I told them I’ll be changing the channel when the Yankees start at 3p. This started a minor KERFUFFLE over what kind of New Yorker I am. I said, "The real kind."
At Wegmans, I spoke to Bills fans about the sports lineup this Sunday. We cheered in unison for the Bills, but I told them I’ll be changing the channel when the Yankees start at 3p. This started a minor KERFUFFLE over what kind of New Yorker I am. I said, "The real kind."
#wordoftheday: Vociferous
I speak assertively in boisterous waves. I am historically attracted to women even more VOCIFEROUS than I am. I surprised my folks, then, when I married a quiet and accepting woman. She’s my ex-wife now. I'm sure she would tell you my mouth was too much to tolerate.
I speak assertively in boisterous waves. I am historically attracted to women even more VOCIFEROUS than I am. I surprised my folks, then, when I married a quiet and accepting woman. She’s my ex-wife now. I'm sure she would tell you my mouth was too much to tolerate.
September 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#wordoftheday: Vociferous
I speak assertively in boisterous waves. I am historically attracted to women even more VOCIFEROUS than I am. I surprised my folks, then, when I married a quiet and accepting woman. She’s my ex-wife now. I'm sure she would tell you my mouth was too much to tolerate.
I speak assertively in boisterous waves. I am historically attracted to women even more VOCIFEROUS than I am. I surprised my folks, then, when I married a quiet and accepting woman. She’s my ex-wife now. I'm sure she would tell you my mouth was too much to tolerate.
September 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
September 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#wordoftheday: Gesundheit
Attorney General (AG): “States are required to submit voter rolls to the federal government.”
Reporter 1: “What will you do with this private data?”
AG: “We will clean the rolls to ensure a fair election.”
Reporter 2: “Buuhhulll-shit.”
Reporter 1: “GESUNDHEIT!”
Attorney General (AG): “States are required to submit voter rolls to the federal government.”
Reporter 1: “What will you do with this private data?”
AG: “We will clean the rolls to ensure a fair election.”
Reporter 2: “Buuhhulll-shit.”
Reporter 1: “GESUNDHEIT!”
September 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#wordoftheday: Gesundheit
Attorney General (AG): “States are required to submit voter rolls to the federal government.”
Reporter 1: “What will you do with this private data?”
AG: “We will clean the rolls to ensure a fair election.”
Reporter 2: “Buuhhulll-shit.”
Reporter 1: “GESUNDHEIT!”
Attorney General (AG): “States are required to submit voter rolls to the federal government.”
Reporter 1: “What will you do with this private data?”
AG: “We will clean the rolls to ensure a fair election.”
Reporter 2: “Buuhhulll-shit.”
Reporter 1: “GESUNDHEIT!”