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…
Do you intend to spoil your pets on Love Your Pet Day? Are you brave enough to celebrate Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day? Will you drink milk while riding in an airplane on Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day? How much wine will you drink on National Drink Wine Day? Random Acts of…
I never imagined I would author a memoir. I dabbled in writing a little when I was younger, but I thought I wasn’t creative enough to ever publish a book. In fact, I am actually a mathematician. When I started writing Where Fault Lies, I didn’t expect it to take on the life that it…
A copy of this book should be given to every female who has experienced sexual trauma of any kind. Carrie’s bravery in telling her story should aid their recovery from such a traumatic event and make them realize that they are not to blame. Rape happens all the time. Unfortunately, in many cases, the victims…
When I think of a dragon, the first thing that pops into my head is this huge, winged reptile that has a crested head and enormous wings. This mythical creature also has the ability to spout fire at will. That is my idea of a dragon, but dragons of different sizes and abilities fill legends…
Will you change your name on Get a Different Name Day? Will you ride a ferris wheel with your significant other on Ferris Wheel Day? How many gum drops can you eat on National Gum Drop Day? Can you put a smile on a grouchy face on Do a Grouch a Favor Day? February 13…
Do you understand the definitions of hero, victim, survivor, and villain? When writing fiction, one needs to be aware of exactly what the definitions of these words are. Who is a hero? According to the dictionary, a hero is a man or woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds…
Is the perfect crime possible? Is it possible to ensure that you leave behind no evidence? No fingerprints? No stray hair? No clothing fibers? No specks of blood? Let’s say you do manage to ensure that nothing is left behind. So far, so good. But then someone comes along that you don’t expect, and this…
There are enough rules about when to use a comma and when not to use one to drive any normal person insane. Instead of allowing that punctuation mark to drive me to insanity, I decided to give it a more in-depth look. I’m going to examine the use of commas with coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.…
How many new friends will you make on Make a Friend Day? Will you use electricity on Be Electrific Day? Of course you will. Nearly everyone uses this great discovery just about every day. Do you own a white shirt to wear on White Shirt Day and why would you want to wear one? Read…
