At least in the Northern Hemisphere, the time of year when you can see butterflies is past. But what’s with the “butter” in “butterfly”? Butterflies aren’t drawn to butter; they alight on flowers. It’s regular non-butter flies that would prefer butter.  It could be that “butterfly” is “flutter by” slightly mixed up, like a young… Continue reading

“I did something right outta your bag of tricks,” Joe announced. “I got a bag of tricks?” “Yeah, ya do.” “So what did ya do?” “You know that Model A guy Warren?” “Sure, is he looking for help with bodywork and you said you’d do it as a favor?” “You’re the favors guy; if I… Continue reading

John’s favorite meal was thanksgiving dinner — or, really, a turkey dinner with all the trimmings; it didn’t have to be just for thanksgiving. The young family usually attended one or the other sets of parents’ holiday gatherings; John really wanted to host a holiday gathering at his own home. He was surprised how much… Continue reading