Are You Using Lightning Bug Words?
A lightning bug is a small, friendly flicker in our back yards, not enough light to illuminate even the smallest corner. On the other hand, lightning dazzles the eye. The sky is split open. Sometimes it makes our hair stand on end.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” — Mark Twain
Mark Twain uses the lightning/lightning bug comparison to talk about the importance of find...
Published on September 07, 2016 10:03