Aphorisms Unplugged: Go the Extra Mile.
T his expression is frequently dished out as advice to do more than is required, in order to impress the boss. In its original context, however, “going the extra mile” is much more than simply a way to get ahead in a competitive world. But what? Sometimes that well-worn adage doesn’t really mean what our literal-minded, text-focused, Google-driven world... Read More.
The Lottery: Who’s the Lucky Scapegoat?
T he Lottery ends with a famously disturbing plot twist, one that has provoked controversy since the instant it appeared in The New Yorker. What point was Shirley Jackson making? The idea for The Lottery popped into Shirley Jackson’s head on the way home from the market, as she pushed her daughter up the hill in the stroller that... Read More.
Aphorisms Unplugged: Blood is Thicker Than Water
Y our mom might have used this saying to explain why you have to take your little brother when you go to the movies with your buddies. Well, you can tell your mom that this 3,000 year-old adage doesn't mean that at all. On second thought, it might be a good idea to keep that information to yourself, at... Read More.
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