by Julie A. Winrich | Mar 9, 2013 | Blogging
First past clichés: Do one’s own thing – To find self-expression in some activity. Term is very old–see Chaucer as in The Merchant’s Tale– it became a cliché in 1960s. The rebels against society dropped out and “did their own...
by Julie A. Winrich | Feb 14, 2013 | Writing in General
Thanks to all of you who commented on a possible title for my arson book. First the clichés: For the life of me-I can’t do something even to save my own life. Expression dates from early 18th Century, used not when one’s life is really in danger. An early...
by Julie A. Winrich | Feb 7, 2013 | Blogging
Hi all, Thanks for your suggestions on my title. Last clichés: Whys and Wherefores-underlying reasons. Originally “why” alluded to the reason for something, and “wherefore” to how it came to be. In 16th Cent. “wherefore” was used in...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jan 31, 2013 | Writing in General
Hey, I need your help. I’m getting ready to self-publish my book and need a great title. Want to Help? First things first. How many cliches did you find in the last blog? Greatest thing since sliced bread–Originated in mid-20th Cent. meaning a useful new...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jan 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Good morning everyone! I had a friend ask me to explain Facebook to her. Ha! Someone has to explain it to me first! Speaking of first, lets get the cliches out of the way. Cliches: My finger itches to: one is extremely eager to do something. First used by John...
