I've always admired the expression ‘when the shit hits the fan’. It so eloquently describes a pending predicament, more precisely – the anticipated negative outcome by odious dispersion. While there’s debate surrounding the idiom’s etymology, most agree it dates back to the 1930’s, connected to the following depression-era hilarity: A man in a crowded bar … Continue reading When the Sh!t Hits the Fan
It’s a well-documented fact that many revered authors were drinkers. Not teetotalers, but hardcore, slam-them-back, liver abusers. And aside from the moderation argument, is there anything outwardly wrong with that? The love of libation is not reserved for the creative elite, far from it, but the fascination with prominent figures, especially their quirks and idiosyncrasies, … Continue reading The Power of Positive Drinking
This post breaks one of the cardinal rules of successful Blogging, that is –don’t write primarily about yourself. With millions of blogs to sift through, readers want something they can use, learn or benefit from. This is may not be that post. Pardon me while I self indulge. We’ve all faced that blank page. Whether … Continue reading Pandora’s Box – A Writer’s Kryptonite