Monthly Archives: November 2018

Why Are There Letters in English You Don’t Pronounce?

Okay, this one is for those language geeks (people who are too interested and excited about something) out there who, like me, like to know how language works and why it is the way it is. Silent letters. Those are … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Your Two Months of Free English

This week, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a day of giving thanks for all that has been given to us, and for all the good things in our lives. On the day after Thanksgiving, many Americans take part in Black Friday, the … Continue reading

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My Father, Gertrude Stein, and a Mysterious Meeting in World War II

Sunday was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which so many men and women lost their lives. In the United States, we honor (remember with respect) this day as “Veteran’s Day.” A veteran is a … Continue reading

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Goat Yoga Is a Thing

There are a lot of crazy, hilariously bad (so terrible they are funny) ideas that have their origin (begin) in California. I’m not sure if goat yoga (see photo) actually began here (this article says it started in Michigan), but … Continue reading

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