Did You Know the Story is in the Phrase?

Did You Know the Story is in the Phrase?

Since I’ve talked about the history of some words (“Did You Know When a Deer Was More Than a Deer?”), I decided to share a few phrases we’ve all heard but whose origination you may not know. Several years ago, I visited a number of historic inns and taverns in...
Did You Know the Story is in the Phrase?

Did You Know When a Deer Was More Than a Deer?

As an author, I work with words. But until I moved to Tennessee, I never thought about the history of words. I simply accepted their definition at face value. Morning Meal The way some words developed is easy to understand if you think about it. For example, take the...
Did You Know Alaskan Moose Wear Hats?

Did You Know Alaskan Moose Wear Hats?

How many of you have, at least once in your life, had a parent, grandparent, teacher, or someone, tell you to stop mumbling and speak clearly? In my “Did You Know It’s All About Location?” I talked about pronunciation. But what about enunciation? Even if you know how...
Did You Know Alaskan Moose Wear Hats?

Did You Know You’re Old When…

I assume everyone has heard at least one of Jeff Foxworthy’s “You might be a Redneck if…” sayings. Well, on a recent visit home to Texas, I actually experienced a “Did you know you’re old when…” truth. One day my Mom, Dad, sister, Barbara, and I were sitting in my...

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