Posted by Brad Osborne on May 13, 2020 · 33 Comments
So, forgive us the forms we hold,
And the lilting words given phrase…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 3, 2019 · 6 Comments
Now, I wonder if the unsolicited advertising makes a difference to my readers.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment
I was faced with the unusual task of finding inspiration when it wouldn’t flow naturally. Or just wasn’t flowing enough.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 7, 2019 · 4 Comments
Welcome to the weekly series “Friday’s Phrase”. A whimsical and informative look at the idioms, phrases, proverbs and colloquialisms we commonly use, what they mean, and where they came from.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 15, 2019 · 4 Comments
The real slippery rock, just under the surface of the water, that we are always ready to step on is…
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Just One Question
Posted by Brad Osborne on July 3, 2019 · 6 Comments
Now, I wonder if the unsolicited advertising makes a difference to my readers.
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