Origin Stories: Curiosity Killed The Cat
As both a curious person and a cat lover, it’s no surprise that I’ve heard the phrase “curiosity killed the cat” more times than I can count…
Origin Stories: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Growing up, Christmas time was always celebrated by a warm cup of hot chocolate and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer playing on the television…
Origin Stories: Neck of the Woods
The first time I heard the expression “your neck of the woods” was from Al Roker on NBC Today when I was very young…
Origin Stories: Cotton-Eyed Joe
I am a simple woman. I think “Where did this story come from?” Then I think: “Where did it go? Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?”
Origin Stories: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
I’m fortunate to live in an area with little light pollution…
Origin Stories: The Sandman
A large shadow cascades over the room as a figure sweeps past the night light…