Author Archives: Fannie Cranium

About Fannie Cranium

Writing since she could first hold a pen, Tracy Perkins formed her alter ego, "Fannie Cranium" at the suggestion of her husband. Tracy understands smiling makes people wonder what she’s been up to.

John Hinerwadel and Syracuse Salt Potato Revisited

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Welcome back funny names fans! Summer has just bloomed in full and I thought a summer classic post would be in order. And to tell on myself, I had to get a deadline extension for my dementia home care book … Continue reading →

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Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Some names simply scream nominative determinism. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce has such a name. A descendant of the Mayflower through his mother, Laura Sherwood Bierce. With a dad named Marcus Aurelius Bierce, you just know things are going to happen. Ambrose … Continue reading →

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Watty Piper

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” The words of the Little Engine That Could have inspired young children to reach beyond themselves since the beginning of the last century. The story was originally named … Continue reading →

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From Fiste to Bombeck, the Grass is Always Greener over the Septic Tank

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Imagine if you will, entering the world just before the Great Depression. Arriving in Ohio to a working-class family and starting school a year early because you could. Erma Fiste did just that. Writing humorous columns in junior high and … Continue reading →

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Chicken Alaska, Doesn’t that Sound Delicious? Anniversary Edition

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Greetings Funny Names Fans! Today I’m celebrating a milestone—six years of contributing to this wonderful blog. So what better way to celebrate than revisiting my first post on the BoFN. Without further ado, take it away Fannie of six yester-years … Continue reading →

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