Christmas Eve. Grandpa’s house with the grandkids. Packages are piled under the tree. And it is still an ETERNITY until time to get to the “real reason” we gathered – the presents! Aunt Donna supervises the decorating of gingerbread men with icing and sprinkles – lots and lots of sprinkles! The kids look at the clock and groan. It’s still …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 23
Day 23. The Letter W. Today is a grab bag of things that I’m thankful for that begin with the letter “W”, and at the end of the post, a special surprise for you. Words: No secret here – I’m in love with words. I’m in love with Writing words. I love it when I think about it for two …
>Don’t Fence Me In
>Okay. What did you first think when you read the title of this post? Roy Rogers? If that was a yes, you’re absolutely correct! Roy sang this song while Trigger danced in the 1944 movie, Hollywood Canteen. Many other singers also recorded it over the years – Gene Autry, Kate Smith, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters (together), Ella Fitzgerald, …
>COLLOQUIALISMS, EUPHEMISMS, & MALAPROPRISMS
> Language is a peculiar and yet magical way that we communicate ideas, tell stories, persuade others, and learn vast amounts of both trivial and essential knowledge. Since the first grade when I mispronounced “Nancy” in my reader—I said Nancky—I’ve been on a mission to conquer this world of words. I love finding a new word or phrase that dances …