Why Did I Say That? Recently, I emailed someone cheerfully saying, “I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.” She had recently lost someone very dear to her. Open mouth, insert foot. It is easy to toss careless words without considering where they may land. When life is going smoothly,
Month: February 2025
Confusing Song Lyrics: Who’s Lady Mondegreen? The art of mishearing or confusing song lyrics is a common phenomenon known as a mondegreen. Listeners interpret the lyrics of a song incorrectly, creating phrases that deviate from the original text. In 1954, Sylvia Wright introduced the term. She misheard the words
Sometimes, I read a story that touches me deeply and want to share it with my readers. I loved this story when I read it on Facebook. It reminds me of the Christmas gift exchange when I was a child. My story didn’t have the same ending, but I’ll save