When you look at any picture, do you only see what is right in front of your eyes? Or do you see more? Maybe you can see romance. Or maybe you are someone who reads mystery and intrigue into everything you see. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but it is up…
Will you learn about the first pistol on Pistol Patent Day? Where did the expression “for Pete’s sake” come from? Are you going to make a big pot of chili on National Chili Day? How many fairy tales will you read on Tell a Fairy Tale Day? February 25 Inconvenience Yourself Day – It is just…
Have nightmares ever been an issue for this author? How completely does he develop his characters before beginning to write? Why isn’t the main character’s name ever given? What are his thoughts on self-publishing? Sway begins with the transcription of dialogue between a doctor and his patient. The patient’s name, blacked out except for two…
Powerful weather phenomena are fascinating to watch, yet terrifying because of the destruction they leave behind. The fierceness of tornadoes and hurricanes leave one speechless and amazed. The beauty of lightning fills one with admiration for the hand that guides this streak of electricity to its destination. Each accompanying boom of thunder reminds us of…
If you have had a lot of car wrecks, have you had several accidence or accidents? Is vinegar acetic, acidic, ascetic, or aseptic? If your neighbor is nosey, is she acquisitive or inquisitive? If you are a female who likes adventure, are you an adventurous or an adventuress? accidence, accidents Accidence is a grammatical term that…
Have you ever wished that you knew what others were thinking? Have you ever had a desire to control their actions? How would you use this ability if you had it? I couldn’t get the blood off my hands. This opening line immediately sucked me into a story where the action never quit. The setting…
How humble will you be on Be Humble Day? Is Walking the Dog Day a special day for your furry friend? What do you plan to think about on International World Thinking Day? On Diesel Engine Day, will you learn how a diesel engine works? Be Humble Day – Are you humble, or do…
What is the purpose of this troublesome and often misused punctuation mark? The apostrophe has two purposes: to show possession and to indicate missing letters. In certain instances, it is also used to clear up confusion when making plurals. The photo to the right made me cringe, and it shows that apostrophe misuse is worldwide.…
What is life like for rap artists? For the ones who manage their careers? For the journalists who write about them? Enter the world of music, rap stars, and the journalists who interview them. Exclusive gives you an inside look at their world of drama. A journalist, Tisha, is asked by an old college friend…
Would a nun live in an abbe or an abbey? Is the mother superior an abbess or an abyss? When you go faster, so you accelerate or exhilarate? Does a kidnapper abduct or adduct his victim? When you agree to something, do you accept it or except it? Is a surplus an access or an…
