by Chris Harris Let’s be honest, I like to do things quickly. I have a whirlwind of a mind and an insatiable desire to get as much done as possible, as quickly as possible. It hasn’t always served me well, but it’s simply the way I am wired. Running an online business, writing two books, … Continue reading Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village to Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 2. The Short Story and the Art of Navel Gazing.
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Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village To Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 1
by Chris Harris Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village TO Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 1 Writing a book was the easy part. Even writing two books at once was relatively easy. What comes in thick and fast to try and trip you up is life. A year ago, I began to review my business … Continue reading Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village To Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 1
Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say: Old Habits Die Hard: Where the Phrase Comes From and Why It Endures
by Chris Harris Origins and First Recorded Use “Old habits die hard” is one of those phrases that feels like it has always existed, and in many ways, it has. The exact wording dates back to 1837, when Nathaniel Hawthorne used it in his novel Fanshawe: “Old habits die hard.” That simple, direct phrasing has … Continue reading Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say: Old Habits Die Hard: Where the Phrase Comes From and Why It Endures