That Takes the Cake!

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “Sight for Sore Eyes” and “Don’t Fly Off the Handle,” many of you suggested some… Read more »

I Count Off for Spelling

More than a few times over the years, I’ve filled this space with “Facebook Fails” or “Autocorrect Accidents,” a collection of unfortunate misspellings. These word mishaps are caused by technology,… Read more »

Back to the Ball Cap

When I speak to high school classes about my career, students usually ask, “Who’s the most famous person you have ever seen?” Since I have attended several concerts and shows,… Read more »

Don’t Fly Off the Handle

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “I’ll read you the riot act” and “The straw that broke the camel’s back,” many… Read more »