No, that’s not a reference to Yellowstone. But it is a good metaphor for what’s been happening the last few weeks. “Back in the saddle” is an idiom from around the 1930s, meant for horse jockeys who returned to riding after an injury. They were literally ‘back in the saddle’, …
Staycation
Well, would you look at that? Gas is around $2.05/l where I am right now, and with that, I’m rethinking my summer plans. And I think a lot of us are. Maybe we can’t go on vacation for as long as we want. Maybe we have to change the destination. Maybe we can’t go at all. And if we’re going, we’re probably looking for more affordable accommodations as well. Instead of flying or driving anywhere, we might be looking for places to relax a little closer to home.
a short introduction
I’ll keep it short—spare you some of the gruesome details. Hi! My name is Kaela Morin, and I’m a freelance writer and editor. I came by it honestly. I’ve been an avid reader since I was very young. When we went to the city, I went to Coles instead of …