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English Phrases and Their Origins

Are they still? Wow.

Telesto, on 07/12/2014

English Phrases and Their Origins

To be in Carey Street/in Dun Territory. Letters and emails chasing payment of overdue invoices are still referred to as 'dunning letters' in some companies.

Guest, on 07/12/2014

Which Blogging Platform Do You Use and Why?

I use all four presented platforms (and more), but I prefer Wordpres to others because it is the most reliable and SEO friendly (BLOGdotCOM, is Wordpress based too, but they often have technical issues). You made very informative article and I ...

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

Deaf Bunny: Helpful T-Shirts for Partially Deaf Kids

Aww, looking at little kids has put in perspective how challenging like SSD can also be for parents or caretakers if the child is young enough. They might not even know how to communicate that they can't hear in certain situations D: I guess ...

Ember, on 07/12/2014

Pilate

You are right, Pilate is interesting character with a lot of potential in literature. I remember him from The Master and Margaret (Bulgakov), but wasn't in the spotlight in that case. It's always great to explore actions and reactions of an ...

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

How to write online: my tips on writing for the web

Thanks for your comment, ologsinquito!

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

Can Wizzley Articles Qualify For "Fair or Editorial Use"?

Thank you for this well done research. As far as I am concerned, although my articles are only educational, I use only PD graphic material and material for which I have bought all the necessary rights. I know (from other sites) even strictly ...

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

Why Does Father Ted Hold Such a Timeless Appeal?

I made my own choices to enter and leave, and was put under no pressure before or after. But we are a family whose Catholicism derives from Ireland, so having a priest in the family was a great honour. The religious society to which I belonged ...

frankbeswick, on 07/12/2014

Memoir How To | Story Elements

I have read a few memoirs and autobiographies which do not have references or bibliographies. Why do authors omit references or bibliographies in their stories?

Ignatius Idio, on 07/12/2014

How to write online: my tips on writing for the web

This is very good advice, especially for all the new writers now arriving at Wizzley.

ologsinquito, on 07/12/2014

Interesting, unknown and fun facts about The Little Mermaid

Glad to hear that, Sheri_Oz. We are often unaware of the presence of colors, if the story is well written / told. But on the other hand we almost expect gold (in many cases interchangeable with red) in fairy tales, right? Thanks for stopping by!

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

Interesting, unknown and fun facts about The Little Mermaid

Well, JoHarrington, if we dig for a while, everything and everybody is connected:) Melusine is almost unknown in our part of the world and we were introduced to Little Mermaid in times when the word God was almost forbidden, so you can imagine ...

Tolovaj, on 07/12/2014

Deaf Bunny: Helpful T-Shirts for Partially Deaf Kids

Brilliant idea, Jo! My profoundly deaf friend would have loved to have used a variation on these when she was a kid, for sure.

Guest, on 07/12/2014

The Real Life Relationships in Mrs Brown's Boys

how would I get a hold of Mrs Browne's boy 2fm radio show. I use to listen it back in the 90's later I got the tapes..but lost them,,,thanks

noel, on 07/12/2014

Fifa World Cup Final 2014: Germany v Argentina Preview

From what I witnessed, Messi was largely kept quiet by that huge Dutchman (Martins Idi? Martins Ince? I really should have read the back of his shirt better!) crashing into him at any given opportunity. It was like watching old style clashes ...

JoHarrington, on 07/12/2014