In the day to day business of communication we use many expressions, or as they are properly called, idioms. At one time or other we’ve all swallowed a bitter pill, or have had to bite the bullet. When studying for a big exam we burned the midnight oil, then went out to cut a rug […]

Growing up, my sisters and I were blessed with wonderful grandparents. If you continue to follow this blog you will be introduced to them. They were hard working people, and having started their family at the beginning of the Great Depression, they knew a thing or two about being thrifty. It was their saving habits […]

Becoming a father was the greatest experience of my life. My wife and I tried for several years to have children, and when our first child was born we were elated. Our children brought such joy to our lives that we were forever transformed. Saturday Night Fever was replaced with family game night. Staying up […]

Recently I had a bout with kidney stones. I have friends who’ve had them, have heard all the stories, and was scared I’d get them. Time, and a certain lifestyle, finally caught up with me. It was a Friday morning and I had just gotten to work when I was overcome by nausea. As I […]