We will be posting blogs on a periodic basis. Each blog features a word suited to the general theme of this site. Topics range from serious to humorous, from historical to current. The one thing they have in common is that they are all true.
In 1970, Joseph Duffy was the Democratic candidate for the Senate in Connecticut. He had the endorsement of a Yale Law student, William Clinton. More importantly, for campaign purposes, he had the endorsement of Connecticut resident, actor and heartthrob, Paul Newman. Mr. Duffy tended to attract substantial crowds at campaign events, especially those where Mr. Newman appeared with him. Susan
Sometimes, we communicate well, but our message does not get through. We just live in this illusion that we have great communication skills; however, the reality is different. So, who’s looking for plentiful advice on being a better communicator? If you’re looking for it, then you should understand the power of reading in enhancing your communication skills. Communication plays a
“If you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught.” (Oscar Hammerstein) As a new teacher, I wanted to introduce new and innovative exercises to my students. The purpose of one particular exercise was to convey the importance of language in communication. The challenge for the students was to communicate an urgent message without the use of language. The
After receiving my law degree, I decided to order some personalized stationery. The salesman who came to take the order wanted to demonstrate his familiarity with legalese. Hoping to impress me, he informed me that in England they had two levels of attorneys: solicitors and banisters. He succeeded in impressing me. I placed the order – don’t remember his name,
For every major story related to military history there are countless collateral stories. A POW who had been imprisoned for 5+ years in Viet Nam was finally repatriated. One of the first excursions he made upon his return was to take his three daughters out for ice cream. When the server handed over three cones, the father handed him a
From Disneyland to Universal and beyond, amusement parks have been built around themes. Busch Gardens in Virginia was dedicated to an American view of various European countries. The appearance of the attendants at the booths/rides suggested that they had been recruited from prestigious local bastions of erudition. Always the grammarian, I was appalled to see, the Great Britain section, a
