by Chris Harris One of the more unexpected consequences of starting a podcast is that you eventually have to listen to yourself. At first, that sounds rather exciting because you've finally managed to record something, upload it successfully and put it out into the world. Friends and family say encouraging things, a few people listen, … Continue reading Learning to Stop Pausing with “Um” and “Erm” and Why We Say Them
Month: June 2026
Popular Idioms and Phrases: Hit the Nail on the Head
by Chris Harris Few English idioms are as satisfying as "hit the nail on the head." It is short, visual and instantly understood. We use it when somebody identifies a problem perfectly, explains something accurately or arrives at exactly the right conclusion.If a friend finally works out why a relationship failed, they have hit the … Continue reading Popular Idioms and Phrases: Hit the Nail on the Head
Custard, Crumble and the Roobarb Punch. Part 1
An innocent rhubarb growing competition between a couple of best friends escalates into full scale growing combat and violence in Part I of this tragi-comic satire. Part 2 later this week. by Chris Harris Illustration by Louise Turner Big Dave and CJ were the best of friends. They spent the first twenty years of their … Continue reading Custard, Crumble and the Roobarb Punch. Part 1