What does the phrase “Save for a rainy day” actually mean? In the short story below, for Lila, the answer begins during one evening at home, holding a jar in her hands and the rain falling steadily outside. It’s early evening, and the sound of rain pattered steadily against the windows. Lila is sitting on […]

What does the phrase "A ray of sunshine", really mean? Here, for Noah, it all begins with attending a parkrun It had been a quiet few weeks for Noah. He'd often feel lonely, especially on weekends, when it became apparent to him that everyone else had people to go out and spend time with. Later […]

What does the phrase "make hay while the sun shines", really mean? Here, for Elena, it all begins with a break in the rain.  Elena has been inside all day. At one point, she sits down at the table to draw. At the same time, she watches the rain outside, hoping that it would clear […]