Sunday, February 9, 2014

what's in a name?

since i moved to kansas city, i have been shocked by the number of people who mispronounce my last name.  "zoller" always seemed pretty straightforward.  sarah (my twin sister) has always been very clever, witty, and she loves to give herself nicknames.  "zollercoaster" stuck.  I would tell people about the nickname to give them a laugh - not to teach them how to actually pronounce the name correctly. should i borrow the nickname to give people in kansas city a hint?  in high school and college, it was cute to offer a ride on the zollercoaster (neither of us had a clue what that meant then,) but i'm not sure I willing to risk a proper pronunciation for a good first impression.

in my new city, i may wince a little but be mostly grateful when my new acquaintances decide to holler at this zoller.

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