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...

Vatican Vocabulary 2

There exists more lore, legends, and conspiracy theories about the Vatican than the US Government! And everyone can agree–we all love the mystery and intrigue that comes with powerful and prestigious organizations. One common papal myth is that the Pope never...

Vatican Vocabulary

 Lots of media chatter about the Pope and his successor these last few days! Who will be the new leader of the Catholic Church? If we watched the movie or read Dan Brown’s novel Angels and Demons we might be familiar with some of the terminology. Like any...

Smart Phone Smarts

Smart Phones are ONLY as smart as their owners! I’m constantly discovering new way to use my iPhone, especially the camera function!  I also show my students how to use this powerful technology with intelligence! I take a photo of : where I parked the car...

Fab Female Friday: Marie Laveau

Mystery, mayhem, and magic surrounds this fab female. Born in Haiti in 1794, this beautiful and multi-talented woman took New Orleans by storm. Voodoo storm! Other accounts claim  she was born in the French Quarter to a white farmer and African American woman. Marie...
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