Category Archives: It’s part of the language!

Can We Conversate?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by B. Trout

As the lead instructor of a federally-funded program many years ago, my manager walked into the office, looked at my desk and exclaimed, “You know, a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind!” I looked at him and … Continue reading →

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Nike!!!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by B. Trout

Most sports-minded folks know the story of the Greek runner Pheidippides.  After the Athenians defeated the Persians at the Greek city of Marathon, he’s the gent who ran back to Athens to tell of the victory.  When he arrived, he … Continue reading →

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Indiana Wants Me! Lord, I Can’t Go Back There!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by B. Trout

Much the buzz at the Miss America Pageant this year as Miss Indiana sashayed across the stage during the swimsuit competition.  As contestants go, she was the veritable “chunky  monkey” of the group.  Twitter was alive with comments regarding the … Continue reading →

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To Thine Own Self Be True!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by B. Trout

Magic Johnson and I have one thing in common–  neither of us is going to a Los Angeles Clippers game any time soon.  Los Angeles Clippers owner, for now, Donald Sterling and I also appear to share something–   neither of … Continue reading →

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Eugenics! It’s Not Just For Breakfast Anymore!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by B. Trout

The term eugenics conjures visions of evil in today’s world.  Literally meaning “good birth” from the Greek words eu (good) and genos (birth), eugenics is study of improving the human race, particularly through selective breeding.  Images of the atrocities committed … Continue reading →

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The Eyes Have It!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by B. Trout

Thank God for college surveys and studies!  Without them, life is not worth living!  Harvard is the leader of such copious investigations and once such work is released, well, the world is a much better place. The Harvard School of … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry! That’s What I Meant to Say!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by B. Trout

She was very pleasant on the phone!  Her smile and courtesy reflected in her voice as she sweetly explained the whole procedure to a customer.  Then young receptionist said, “You’re quite welcome!” in response to an obvious hearty “thank you” … Continue reading →

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I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by B. Trout

A company as large as Coca-Cola cannot avoid some type of controversy now and then.  For instance, when Coke launched its ad campaign in China, the slogan “Coke Adds Life!” was translated into “Coke brings your ancestors back from the … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Darwins Are Out ??? Or Are They?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by B. Trout

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a link for the Darwin award winners for 2013 entitled “The 2013 Darwin Awards Are Out!”  Being a fan of the Darwin Awards for the past 20 years, I clicked … Continue reading →

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Redskins say “UGG!”

Posted on January 9, 2014 by B. Trout

“Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet;” When Shakespeare wrote Romeo and … Continue reading →

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