A Thanksgiving History Lesson

Integrity Adjusters Quality Control File Review Manager Daryl Deakle shares some historical nuggets about the Thanksgiving holiday.

Idioms, Idiots and Ideas…Oh, My!

Language is a very powerful tool. The strength of a single word can create or destroy empires. How many times have we seen a celebrity or politician toppled from their pedestals due to a misspoken word that was caught on-camera or microphone? Today, let’s take a look at the basics of some of our language, and it’s going to start in ancient Greece with the word, ἴδιος (pronounced, id-ee-oss). This is the same root word from which both idioms and idiots are derived. The actual definition of the word means, “private” or “of one’s own.” Pertaining to idioms, it means…

Navigating Life’s Highway

Carrie Underwood asks that “Jesus, Take the Wheel” in one of her songs. My advice is to keep your hands on the wheel, but take directions from the One who should be doing all the navigation!

What’s In the Box?

As a kid, I remember what a special treat it was when Mom or Dad came home with a box of Cracker Jack. In fact, I can still quote the very last line of the Cracker Jack jingle:                                                            “Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts, and a prize…                                                       …