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Where Did That Phrase Come From?

Do you ever find yourself saying something and then wonder what it really means or even why everyone says it? For example, I sometimes tell people they are “in like Flynn,” meaning they will be able to do something quickly and without any trouble. Well, I know that that phrase originated when actor Errol Flynn managed to dodge a legal bullet when he was acquitted of the statutory rape of a teenage girl in 1943. And, if I remember correctly, the court room was so bamboozled with the good looks and charm of Flynn, it took them only 30 minutes … Continue reading →

Who is Your Hero?

Who is your hero? I thought about this question when I started to write it, who is my hero? When I was a very little girl – my hero was Luke Skywalker. You can laugh; I do when I think about it now. But my hero offered me an infinity of promise if I were to just work hard and focus myself. Whether you care for science fiction or not, the character of Luke Skywalker is a young boy on the cusp of manhood. He is full of the wild emotions of youth and he is selfish and he wants … Continue reading →