Taking a Shower or Bath
I spent the day helping my friend, Babbit, on his farm. When I got home, my wife said, “You Stink!” I headed straight for the Shower. I Ran the water, closed the Shower curtain,
Canadians love to say’sorry’ so much, we had to make this law
There’s nothing quite like the classic Canadian apology. You won’t find people in any other country in the world who will say the word “sorry” to someone who is clearly in the wrong. This
Finding a House to Buy
I’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards.
Vermont Celebrates 40 Billboard-Free Years
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Vermont’s landmark billboard law, which prohibits roadside ads all across the Green Mountain State, allowing the green and the mountains to shine through. The proposal became law
Serving Drinks and Cocktails
Spencer: I’m practicing making drinks for the party tonight. Do you want to try one? Heidi: You’re the Bartender? I didn’t know you knew how To mix drinks. Spencer: I can Hold my own.
Simplifying Information
Tara: How is your presentation Coming along? Stan: It’s okay, but I’m having trouble Simplifying some of the Key concepts without Dumbing them down too much. Tara: I think your Instincts are right. You’ll
Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone
Clerk: Hello. Levin’s Music. Ariel: Hello. I was wondering if you Carry classical CD’s. Clerk: Yes, we have a pretty large Selection. What are you looking for? Ariel: I’m trying to find the Latest
Getting Feedback on Writing
Xica: I just got my paper back from Professor Rodriguez and it’s all Marked up. Lucas: Let me see. It doesn’t look too bad. This is a Draft, right? His note at the top
Getting Political Support
Helen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, you’re meeting with a group of Constituents concerned about the environment. Then, you’re speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, you’ll be having
‘Magic Mushrooms’ May Permanently Alter Personality
Just one strong dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms can alter a person’s personality for more than a year and perhaps permanently, a new study finds. People given psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms” that causes