I donated an old Hardin-Simmons alumni t-shirt a few months ago and yesterday I saw a laborer working at a nearby house wearing it. I could tell it was my shirt because of a certain bleach stain. He said hello to me as I walked by and asked him about the shirt, not leading on that I ever owned it. He said he never heard of the school before so he looked it up and then proceeded to tell me more about the university, its history, and sports teams that I ever knew.
Google says 20 percent of searches conducted on smartphones these days are done by voice.
Regarding the book I’m reading about the relationships amongst presidents, I’m reading about Ford and Reagan’s rocky relationship. I knew President Ford offered Governor Reagan the chance to run as his VP and four years later Reagan offered then former President Ford the spot. But I didn’t know that Reagan tried to sweeten the deal by offering Ford a chance to serve as both VP and Secretary of Defense.
Random quote from Ford while campaigning for Reagan, “Elder statesmen are supposed to sit quietly and smile wisely from the sidelines. I’ve never been much for sitting and I never spent much time on the sidelines. This country means too much to me to comfortably park on the bench. So, when you field the team for Governor Reagan, count me in.”
Republicans have taken to calling Donnelly “Mexico Joe” over a report last month that his family’s arts and crafts company, Stewart Superior Corp., manufactures some of its products in Mexico. Donnelly announced shortly after the report that he was selling his stock in the company.
For several years, when I had more reading time, I subscribed to the New Yorker. It has a distinctive writing style that I found enjoyable. But I understand completely how those who are less strict about grammar would find it burdensome to read. My livelihood is built on words, so grammar is something that continues to fascinate me. I must admit, though, that I likely under-utilize commas. For example, if I have a thought I'd like to set apart—like this one—I prefer to use the em dash to separate it out, rather than commas. But that's just me . . .
What is more disturbing is that where these coaches now have new jobs and have landed — not a word has been said to the parents of the schools or athletes. Another coach in our school told my son's team (not football) about the lawsuit and what was going on. Mum is the word in the new towns too.
Wow, that LaVernia story is shocking.
For several years, when I had more reading time, I subscribed to the New Yorker. It has a distinctive writing style that I found enjoyable. But I understand completely how those who are less strict about grammar would find it burdensome to read. My livelihood is built on words, so grammar is something that continues to fascinate me. I must admit, though, that I likely under-utilize commas. For example, if I have a thought I'd like to set apart—like this one—I prefer to use the em dash to separate it out, rather than commas. But that's just me . . .
– Your first bullet point is quite fascinating. That's crazy!
– I'm scared to read the football story, but am going to anyway.
What is more disturbing is that where these coaches now have new jobs and have landed — not a word has been said to the parents of the schools or athletes. Another coach in our school told my son's team (not football) about the lawsuit and what was going on. Mum is the word in the new towns too.