Tag: wax

  • If I only knew then what I know now

    If I only knew then what I know now

    Expression: If I only knew then what I know now  We all have moments in our lives that we wish we could go back and change. Whether it’s a mistake or a decision we regret, it’s natural to wax nostalgic and think about how things could have worked out differently. We often find ourselves saying,…

  • Flip side

    Flip side

    Word of the Day: Flip side Whether you want to admit it or not, Newton was correct in more ways than one when he said, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” We can extend his statement of truth and say that there is a flip side B for every side A,…

  • Frugal

    Frugal

    Word of the Day: Frugal Ask any North American about their university days, and I bet you they’ll quickly begin to wax nostalgic about how frugal they had to be and how much Kraft Dinner (instant macaroni and cheese) they ate. To be frugal means to make the best use of the resources you have at hand by not…

  • Munchies

    Munchies

    Word of the Day: Munchies When you’re feeling a little peckish and need a little snack, you, my friend, have the munchies. I’ll take another trip down memory lane now, and we’ll go back to Canada in the 1980s. Back then, Hostess was the most prominent brand of potato chips in Canada. There were many flavours. The ones…

  • Wax and wane

    Wax and wane

    WotD: Wax and wane  On almost any clear night, you can easily see a perfect example of wax and wane. Way above your head, you’ll see the moon. The moon is waxing or waning except when it’s full. If the moon is getting larger night after night, it is a waxing moon. If it’s getting smaller night after night, it’s…