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The origin of phrases is a fascinating, mysterious and rather weird journey into the foggy annals of human history. The detective work can be dizzying and cryptic and gives new meaning to the phrase “Truth is stranger than fiction.” By the way, that phrase originated in Byron’s Don Juan from 1823: “Tis strange – but […]

Just like Hollywood, there is a happy ending to this story that first appeared in my Seaside blog in April 2012. The Internet fundraising campaign was wildly successful and Peggy and her son received many kind donations from all over the world – more than enough to pay for their extra costs. Mother and son