Many years ago, a railway was defined as a “track for steam carriages.” This is an extremely inadequate definition with our modern standards. The modern
Category: The South
So you want to survive a bear encounter?
Map showing black bear populations in the US. I didn’t really think about bears living in eastern North Carolina until one ran out in front
A Lost Language: The Old West
While re-watching Tombstone, for what I am sure was the 100th time, I couldn’t help but think about the selected phrases and words that the
A Tale of Hair
Whether its the coarse hair on a trampling pachyderm or the soft coat on your new Labrador puppy; all mammals have hair. The protein filament
A Culture of Food: Are Deviled Eggs the Sinner’s Snack?
I love food. I love experiencing new restaurants and even going to places that are known for quality items. I am also extremely intrigued by the
Just in the Nick of Time: Some more Interesting Idioms and Colloquial Phrases
In my research for my 10 part History of my favorite Idioms and Colloquial Phrases series, I found a lot of phrases that I had
