For reasons that don't need exploring at this juncture, I've been contemplating the invention of a psuedonym. (I've been contemplating the invention of a psuedonym for about three or four years, but I keep forgetting about the idea.)

I need something more in line with the obnoxious, dictatorial nature of the entries I've been making.

The Italian for "Big Mouth" is "La Bocca Grande" and I think something could be done with that for a psued, don't you? Norwegian is a bit more interesting with "stor munn" though.

I submitted these ideas to a recent acquaintance who hadn't yet discovered that giving me your private e-mail address is a bad idea and she voted for the Norwegian, suggesting that I could call myself Anne Stormunn or Stormun.

She also said:

It's not quite as obvious as La Bocca Grande (that actually sounds like a Starbucks beverage), and it almost sounds like a real name:)

As I informed her, she was working under the mistaken assumption that I want to be subtle. I have no problem with publicly labeling myself as a big mouth. It's not as thought it's not an obvious fact, you know.

I may be rude, obnoxious, and a bore at parties, but at least I'm not a hypocrite.

I have to admit that I'm leaning toward La Bocca Grande for two reasons. First, the theme of my blog is coffee, after all. So I think sounding like a Starbucks offering would be fun. Second, it has a majestic sort of rhythm, especially if you say it aloud.

Say it with me, everyone. La Bocca Grande!

I could be a Countess in some obscure European country. Or The Duchess of La Bocca Grande. There's a sort of gothic grandeur to it.

I'd need a crest, of course. I'm aware that in reality, only men are awarded such things but I refuse to acknowledge such an archaic system while simultaneously insisting that I be allowed to make sure of the bits of it that amuse me.

Anyhow. I'm thinking of an espresso cup crossed with a keyboard. Cap'n Nasty, what do you think? Am I Duchess material? I'm sure the LilyLady will vote 'no' since she has every intention of being the only Duchess in our lives, but maybe I could get an exemption?