Turns of Phrase that Caught My Attention

On occasion I come across an expression that really catches my attention. Often, it’s a turn of phrase that, for whatever reason, makes me laugh. Sometimes it’s simply a word rarely used today. I’ve taken to jotting these down to share later. So, here is my latest collection. The Butterfly Speaks! From the Australian TV series, Please Like Me, some… Continue reading

Foyle’s War

Smartly written and from a completely fresh perspective, I highly recommend the TV series, Foyle’s War. I enjoy watching who-done-its: The Killing, Sherlock, Inspector Lewis, Inspector Morse, the Masterpiece Mystery series, The Closer, Major Crimes, and the Hinterland. While each of the afore-mentioned series is really good, Foyle’s War brings something tangibly better to this genre. Anthony Horowitz1 is brilliant! The period in… Continue reading