Finally a new blog post!

by | Jun 2, 2019 | Blogging

Hi all, Back home from traveling and finally catching up to my own time zone. Then went to post and website needed upgrading. Took a long time, but it’s finally up and running, after a few minor tweeks. But, first, Last Clichés: In a Heartbeat – Very...

On vacation

by | Mar 1, 2019 | Blogging

Hope your new year is going well. Haven’t been on for a while, so will explain below. But first,… Last Clichés: Bound and Determined–Firmly resolved. This is a redundant phrase because both participles mean “fixed” or “resolute.” However they do serve for...

Back to Blogging

by | Sep 8, 2017 | Blogging

Sorry I’ve been away, but now I have my blog site reset and back in business.   Last Clichés: Drum (something) into one’s Head—To force an idea on someone by means of persistent repetition. This has been used since the early 19th century. It’s compared to...

Procrastination:

by | Feb 17, 2016 | Blogging

Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. But, first things first. Last Clichés: To Take to One’s Heels—To flee. This does not refer to running on your heels. Can’t run fast that way. But, the heels are what you see of a person who turns tail and runs. See...

Traveling and Writing

by | May 28, 2014 | Blogging

When you’re constantly on the go, when do you find time to write? First things first- last clichés: To Run around in circles- To proceed aimlessly or indecisively; an endeavor which is fruitless. An American colloquialism – 20th Century. Patricia Wentworth used it in...

Life Gets in the Way

by | Apr 3, 2014 | Blogging

There should be no excuses for not writing. But, first comes first– Last Clichès: Pave the Way- To lead up to; prepare for something. Metaphor dating from before 1585 for smoothing one’s course–Paving a road makes it easier to traverse. Also see James...