A friend recently bought a condenser and fan coil for her home air conditioner. Not only was she unable to tell me what she purchased, but also her home is just under five years old. Summer in the south and air conditioning go together like peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, or in this case fan coil and condensing unit. If you find yourself…
If common sense is less common, is nonsense overcome? I keep hearing that common sense is not so common. But is common sense endangered or is it a super power? Perhaps common sense is not as common as it used to be. But, at the same time, are we undervaluing nonsense? After 13.5 inches of rain over the last six days, the sun slipped out…
Looking for a career change? Need some inspiration? Take a look at the life of Ignacy Paderewski. Paderewski was a brilliant pianist, a pretty darn good composer, and a Polish statesman advocating for the independence of Poland. After working with Woodrow Wilson and becoming the Prime Minister of Poland, Paderewski relocated to sunny California. Just what does a polish statesman and pianist do during the…
When money talks, does anyone critique its word choice, spelling or grammar? It’s a wonder anyone ever learns the English language with all of its rule and exceptions. Never fear. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus, is always here. Tonight, instead of working on my current book project, I’ve decided to “go off on a tangent.” Is anyone else perplexed by the rules of the English…
lk greer, writer