Category: Words

Lost in Words

September 22, 2026

I seem to get stuck stumbling over the choice of words a lot. I mean A LOT. And time and again, it’s the same words. So I hoped if I blogged about them, I might remember the proper usage the next time I struggle. Did Not (Do) versus Have Not (Done) Both phrases indicate some...

History, Words

A Flea in One’s Ear

October 7, 2025

While editing a scene in my work-in-progress, I pulled back to consider whether a particular character would say, “I’m going to send her packing with a flea in her ear.” Then, being me, I had to look up the phrase’s origin AND ensure I was using it correctly. It’s a wonder I ever finish writing...