You can’t say that: Out of the Mouths of Babes
I was deep in writing mode and my characters were speaking very clearly, deep in important conversation. But was it period correct?
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You can’t say that: Cut from the Same Cloth
It should come as no surprise that the expression ‘cut from the same cloth’ comes from the world of tailoring.
Continue reading →World Chocolate Day: Chocolate as Medicine
Today is World Chocolate Day. Celebrated globally, it commemorates the date chocolate was first introduced to Europe in 1550. But chocolate’s rich history extends far beyond its European connections. Chocolate in the Americas Chocolate begins with the plant Theobroma cacao, a name given in the 18th century by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. The name translates to food of the gods. Cultures in Central America—including the Olmec, Maya, and Mexica (Aztec)—treated cacao as a ritual … Continue reading →
You can’t say that: Under the Wire
When a friend asked me about the expression “under the wire” I just had to learn more.
Continue reading →Books and Chocolate~April 2026
Planning some vacation time soon has got me thinking of travel and books with travel and adventure. Here’s one with dragons that I think you will enjoy. Just so you know, links below are Amazon associate links, so if you buy anything through them, I will get a couple of pennies from that. A Natural History of Dragons “You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more … Continue reading →