Monthly Archives: December 2014

Toasting the New Year

It’s nearly here. The year 2014 is coming to a close (end) and we’re getting ready to welcome 2015. At parties and get-togethers (informal social events) this week, we’ll be hearing a lot of people ringing in (welcoming) the new … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 29, 2014)

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Secret Gifts

In 1933, there were not many gifts under Christmas trees in Canton, Ohio. The Great Depression had taken most of the joy and much of the hope out of Christmas. Jobs were hard to find. And the jobs that people … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 22, 2014)

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Her Life Is Complete

Sylvia had always dreamed about being a mother. She was 49 years old and thought her dream would never come true when she received a phone call. Would she be willing (say yes), the caller asked, to take care of … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 15, 2014)

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A Capital’s Capitol Requires a Lot of Capital

Question: What’s the difference between capital and capitol? Answer: I’ll answer this question with a little story. In many American elementary schools (schools for children ages six to twelve), it’s very common for students to memorize the names of the … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 8, 2014)

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He’s THAT Guy

If you speak to an American, before long (very soon) you’ll probably hear him or her use the word “guy.” That’s because we use it all the time in conversation. When the noun is singular — “guy” — it’s used … Continue reading

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