How we got one of our most widely celebrated modern day holidays.
Category: History
Comedy – We Laugh, We Cry, We Unify
Although I enjoy a large range of writings, mostly falling under the romantic section, I particularly love to laugh. Laughing is good for one's health, and gaining a few laugh lines is nothing to be ashamed about. One of my favourite, if not my absolute favourite, Shakespeare plays is Much Ado About Nothing. It is …
Feliz Navidad
As it is the Christmas season, I figured it would be best for me to post something relating to it. As a lover of words, I have to look up the meaning of common phrases. And all too often, people say phrases out of tradition, or common use, and have no clear idea of what …
The Apple of the Eye
We see it every day when we look into someone's eyes, yet we never think twice about where it came from. Honestly, how many words do we use every day and never consider what the words actually mean? It is incredible. I happen to have a fascination with the human eye. I think it is the most …
Sunbeams: More than what Meets the Eye
Once again, I have stumbled across and interesting word that I think is worth sharing with people. Today? It is the word sunbeam. And after you have said and read it as many times as I have, it will not sound much like a word anymore. But bear with me, I promise it has a fascinating …
Madelyn Rose Craig 