Are you planning on watching the Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, February the 3rd? The New England Patriots (for the 3rd time in a row) vs. the Los Angeles Rams are facing off this year. Even if you’re not interested in the game, there are the many, many commercials to watch that will definitely be a topic of conversation in…
Since it’s winter, for many of us around the country, the weather is wreaking havoc, or basically making a mess of everything. In honor of the season, here are some winter related expressions that you might hear people using: Snowed in – This has been happening in many parts of the country in the last month. When you are snowed…
Combing or looking through the headlines can be tough, especially with the complexity of some of the expressions that are used and the limited amount of time we have for keeping up with the news. Here are some explanations for words taken right out of recent news stories. Divvy Up – to divide something such as money, profits, work, etc.…
The last month of the year probably also has the most lights and cheer as many people prepare to celebrate a holiday. Fun new traditions seem to be added every year during this season. The Elf on the Shelf is something that has become popular in recent years. It is based on a book about Scout Elves who come from…
Once the costumes and scary decorations have been put away it’s time to prepare for the big feast at the end of November. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It dates back to 1621 when it was first celebrated at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. They gave thanks for a good…
As October begins you’ll notice orange everywhere, along with witches, skeletons, jack-o’lanterns, spider webs and ghosts as most people decorate for Halloween. It isn’t until October 31st but that means we have all month to stock up on candy for the kids and choose costumes to dress up in for the big day. Throughout the country towns and cities plan…
Labor Day at the beginning of September brought the unofficial end of summer and introduced Autumn. Though the weather differs from region to region, for many it’s a time to put away their tee-shirts and take out their sweatshirts. Fall is the kick-off to not only football season, but four months filled with fun, food and festivities. New England, a…
Throughout the summer months Americans watch and play Baseball, known by many as the country’s national pastime. The chorus of the famous song, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” describes much of what you need to know about going to the ballpark to watch a game. Though it was written in 1908, it is still played at games today. While…
It’s finally summer – the time for going to the beach, having barbecues, watching baseball and relaxing under the sun. June is the month when schools let out for summer vacation and high school graduations take place. Graduates walk into their ceremony as “Pomp and Circumstance”, the unofficial anthem of graduation, plays. Most students wear a cap, also known as…
Gig Economy You may have been hearing more and more about the “gig economy”. The word gig refers to a short term working assignment. Musicians have often referred to their performances as “gigs”. The term has expanded to include any kind of freelance work that is not a permanent position. In recent years more and more people are using different…
