I greatly dislike the phrase, “calm down.” Therefore, the title of this post really irks me. Just seeing those two words together is so irritating that they’re almost as bad as, “cheer up” . . . almost. So, why do these words rub me like #24 sandpaper? Generally, if someone dares utter them to you,…
Tag: hot chocolate
What’s in the Hotchocolateful Name Mix?
There is a place I like to go. It’s a velvety green forest dripping with moss and wildflowers. The redwoods soar into the lush clouds leaving you to wonder where the tops end and the castle doors begin. Beneath the towering canopy, ferns and trilliums sprinkle the undergrowth. Deer leap over the carefully placed stones…