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Feb 27 2008

Where does J.K. Rowling live?

Published by Cindy under Literature, Where?

The beloved author of the famed Harry Potter series of books was born in Gloucesthire, England on July 31, 1965.  Today, Rowling lives in Scotland with her husband, Neil Murray, and her three children.  While writing was an early ambition, her first attempts didn’t amount to much.  That all changed in 1997 when the world [...]

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Feb 20 2008

Where did the phrase “jump the shark” come from?

Published by Cindy under Music, Television, Where?

The hit show “Happy Days” aired from 1974-1984.   One of the most memorable moments in the series came when the character Fonzie jumped over hungry sharks on water skis.  It was from that scene that the term “jump the shark” originated.   The term is used to describe television shows that have reached their peak.  As [...]

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