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05 Mar 2012

The waiter engaged me in the usual introductory conversation, as described below. I will be playing the part of the enthusiastic lunatic: “Hi- I’ll be your waiter tonight.” “Great!” “…..menus in a minute……” “Terrific!” “…. about our specials…..” “Excellent!” “…..bread with the house spread...

27 Feb 2012

The other day in the park Edgar and I watched our friend, Clover, being summoned by her person. Come, Clover. Come. Come! Come on, Clover! Come on, girl! Let’s go. Come ON, Clover! CLO.VER. Come! Clover! I know you hear me! What’re you…Come HERE, Clover! As she stomped past, Clover’s person scowled at us....

20 Feb 2012

Congratulations! Some of you embraced the Frontier Word project and acquired new words that are now enjoying life in your lexicon. (A quick review of the Frontier Word project: A way to expand your vocabulary in which you are the one who chooses the words...

13 Feb 2012

February is a good month for honoring friendliness. The advance of Valentine’s Day reminds us of warm feelings and sweet words and prompts us to reflect fondly on many of the people in our lives. What a good time to take advantage of that inclination...

06 Feb 2012

Are we under attack? I don’t think we are, but apparently we’re really busy and have to move quickly. People “run out and grab a sandwich”, or they invite others to “grab some lunch” with them. Pause a moment for this visual. What’s happening in the...