ifonly941

When we were in grade school, English wasn’t very often a titillating experience unless we learned preposterous words to make us giggle.  The concept of a fluffle of bunnies and a gaggle of geese is not only good for getting a smile going, but you could also win some non-serious trivia competitions.  Collective nouns are […]

“We shared a bottle of wine” seems innocent enough for a gathering of 2-3 people.  Sure, if it was one of those standard bottles of wine.  The 750ml standard bottle is available pretty much everywhere from liquor stores, grocery stores, the gas n’ sip, or even at Costco.  But what if the bottle was actually

Warning: Many idioms ahead. If you are keeping your options open, this could be for you!  This is an actual job title that plays a critical role in the entertainment industry.   Sometimes it is shortened to either the loader or the clapper, and the other (dry as dirt) name for it is the second assistant

You can’t, according to physics and all things logical.  So, would you be shocked to learn there is an annual competition in Gloucestershire, England where fools, oops, I mean participants, chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill?  Folks from around the world come to compete and/or watch the Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling and

Who doesn’t love a lightning storm?  I am always mesmerized by the electrical energy coursing through the sky and the beautiful display of power.  Often, we just enjoy this fascinating natural phenomenon, but sometimes there is more to know. Technically speaking, lightning is a massive discharge of atmospheric electricity that occurs when there is a

As we start to see the potential for the heat of summer to dissipate, we are also in our last dash to have the ultimate hero of hydration and taste – the watermelon.  With their vibrant green exterior and juicy, ruby-red center, watermelons are the symbol of summer, heat, refreshment and indulgence.  Watermelons are nature’s

Well, reader, you are in luck!  Not to brag, but I am truly a master-packer.  How did I obtain such a lofty status you may ask?  I have traveled a tremendous amount for both work and excitement and have packing for a full week in a carry-on down to a science.  Let me share some

How do pirates prefer to communicate? Aye to aye! No really, I wish I was a pirate!  Not that I plan to give up an eye and leg, or a hand for that matter, but who doesn’t love a pirate?  Seeing how September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I want to get

Who doesn’t love a disco ball?  It signifies the party is on and it’s time to hit the dance floor and cut a rug (sorry, that’s a hangover from the last blog post on idioms).  The mirrored ball, spinning and reflecting lights is often thought to be inextricably linked to the disco era of the

Curiosity killed the cat, did it?  Let’s start with the fact of what an idiom is, just in case you haven’t studied the definition since 10th grade and don’t want to go on a wild goose chase.  Idioms are short phrases that we universally know the meaning, but not because of the literal words.  This