Minnie Pearl Pearl was an American country comedienne, born Sarah Colley in Centerville, Tennessee. One of the Grand Ole Opry’s most iconic performers, she appeared on the show for more than 50 years, performing routines that gently poked fun at […]

Pain like mine demands new modes of song. Miguel de Cervantes (1546-1616)

Calumet Definition: (noun) A long-stemmed sacred or ceremonial tobacco pipe used by certain Native American peoples. Synonyms: Peace pipe Usage: Among the Blackfeet warriors who advanced with the calumet of peace she recognized a brother.

Sarah Josepha Hale Hale was an American writer and editor who turned to writing in 1822 as a widow trying to support her family. She edited Ladies’ Magazine, the first successful US women’s magazine, and then Godey’s Lady’s Book, with […]

To depend upon a profession is a less odious form of slavery than to depend upon a father. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)  

Daiquiri Definition: (noun) An iced cocktail of rum, lime or lemon juice, and sugar. Synonyms: Rum cocktail Usage: They knew he was lying about being a bartender when he was unable to correctly mix a daiquiri.