This type of word is called a blend or a portmanteau word. In 'Through the Looking-Glass' Humpty Dumpty uses portmanteau to describe the word slithy, saying, "It's like a portmanteau—there are two meanings packed up into one word" (the meanings being "lithe" and "...
Jeff took a photo of the aftermath of our family Christmas every year from the loft overlooking the living room of our little lodge. We were snug and cozy inside as iPads, new phones, and video game systems were installed and fired up for the first time. Jeff always made sure there wer...