Tag: to each their own
Comb-over
WotD: Comb-over The comb-over hairstyle has been around for decades. It is a hairstyle that involves combing the hair on one side of the head to cover up a balding spot on the top. While some might think it looks like a bar code, many men opt for the comb-over to hide their hair loss.…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Proverb: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or as I would say, no man marries an ugly woman. We all have different tastes and interpretations of the idea of beauty. That’s just what the proverb means. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder means…
Live and let live
Proverb: Live and let live American politics is toxic at the moment. Heck, it’s been toxic for quite a long time. If only Americans could learn to live and let live, then perhaps they could get back to respecting and helping each other instead of disrespecting and hating one another. Looking at the situation from…
Scared Stiff
WotD: Scared Stiff Where does being scared stiff fit into the fight or flight response? They say that when faced with danger, most animals will fight or run away. I suppose that’s true for the most part, but what if you’re so scared that you can’t move? You see it in horror movies all the time. People…
Have a soft spot for
Idiom: Have a soft spot for (someone or something) Snakes? How could David have a soft spot for snakes? You may be wondering. Well, to be honest, I don’t. I chose it to get your attention. It worked, right? So, mission accomplished. Sometimes, to teach somebody something, you first need an attention grab. Let me do some teaching,…
Cobblestone
Word of the Day: Cobblestone/cobble For some reason, we seem to feel that a cobblestone street is romantic and quaint. I’m not quite sure why streets paved with roundish stones seems romantic, but it does. Perhaps its the connection to a better, more simple past. We go to Paris and enjoy walking down the cobblestone streets…
All’s right with the world
Proverb: God’s in his heaven; all’s right with the world Sometimes you wake up in the morning, and everything is perfect. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the temperature is just right, and the coffee is delicious: all’s right with the world. It means everything is in its proper place and working fine. Life…
Living on the edge
Idiom: Living on the edge Most of us have unexciting lives. Then some of us live on the edge. If you live on the edge, your daily activities involve some level of danger, and you probably get a thrill out of it. You may often seek out life-or-death situations by participating in exciting activities such as skydiving,…
Mantra
Word of the Day: Mantra A mantra, like the one written on the blackboard, is a phrase or single word that expresses a person’s strong beliefs. People usually repeat these little phrases often to reinforce their beliefs and inspire themselves. Enjoying the little things in life is one that I try to follow. Of course,…
