I'm sure we've heard the idiom, "Cat got your tongue?" But from my past lived experiences with autism spectrum disorder, the experience it describes is real. This can be a moment where speech simply stalls. It's not because we don't know what to say, but because translating our thoughts into spoken words can sometimes be […]

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. If you enjoy this, you might be interested in: Make Hay While The Sun Shines In Like […]

What does the phrase "A ray of sunshine", really mean? Here, for Noah, it all begins with attending a parkrun. If you enjoy this, you might like: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining A Spring in Your Step Light at the End of the Tunnel   It had been a quiet few weeks for Noah. […]