History Behind Common Sayings
Our language is evolving and new words (neologisms) are being added to the dictionary in greater numbers than ever before, and yet we continue to use sayings from long ago–their original meanings lost in the annals of history. Here’s a few common sayings we still use...Stupid Sayings
Some aphorisms are spot on! Others are just plain stupid, ridiculous because they are so clearly false and illogical! Hubby likes to spout trite sayings every now and again. I usually reply with a theatrical groan before pointing out why the saying is stupid. I think...On-line Job Applications
Can a computer program determine if you’re a good candidate for a job? I’m not so sure about that. My son has had to fill out many on-line job applications this past year and he has yet to receive one bite. I understand the rationale. Companies have to vet...Experienced Mom lesson #1
Children! Baby. Toddler. Pre-schooler. Elementary Pre-teen. Teen. Adult. Older Adult. It doesn’t matter their age, each stage comes with its own set of unique problems, frustrations, and joys. Last week during lunch break, a fellow teacher asked, “When...
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: recommend Merkabah as a must read, especially for the para-normal, ancient history, thriller seeker, audience, and anyone who wants a novel that seems to turn the pages for you as you dive between the covers and into the thick of the story with Daphne and S.J.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: As with any great first novel in a series, it left me panting and begging for more. The second novel in the series, The Merkabah Deception utilized The Recruit as a diving platform to send me deep into the muck and mire of the ancient gods and demons ongoing battle of the spiritual world.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: The story between Daphne, the introverted doctoral candidate/college professor, and S. J., the demi-god/Nephilim heats to a boil as the “Watchers” seem to become more involved in the love affair between a human and a Watcher. This is only the sideline to the action-filled storyline as Daphne’s powers as a Merkabah continue to increase and she continues to fight the demons that are co-habiting earth with us mere earthlings.
