Tag Archives: language

#57: Go to one Alliance Française event

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stef

Like so many events that have occurred in my life, I unintentionally stumbled my way into French. When I was in elementary school I had the good fortune to have foreign language classes integrated into my regular academic curriculum. In … Continue reading →

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#4: Read the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Stef

I was an excellent student throughout the bulk of my academic career. While not super-crazy-smart like many of my friends, I possessed enough intelligence to do well in educational realms – provided I added considerable effort to the mix. From … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Stef

Today at the elementary school where I volunteer, I completed a reading test with a student who is behind in his literacy skills. This child is a joy to work with: he really wants to learn, and he exerts a … Continue reading →

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A napkin’s tale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday while getting a lovely morning beverage, I saw that the coffee shop I frequent had replaced their standard napkins with holiday-themed wipes. Upon closer review, I discovered that these new napkins were not only seasonal, but interactive! How fun! … Continue reading →

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Words, words, words

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Stef

I have written here before about how I truly love language. Because I like the subject, and have studied it somewhat intensively at various times in my life, I possess a decently-extensive vocabulary. At times, my colleagues at work will … Continue reading →

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A hilarious misunderstanding

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Stef

A few days ago one of my friends posted the following sentence on Facebook: “Jump-started this sluggish morning with some red hot chili peppers & social distortion.” I was curious as to what she had for breakfast as I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Parlance pleasure

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Stef

I adore language. I love that scribbles on a piece of paper can convey meaning, and I delight in the experience of hearing spoken words. I appreciate how vocabulary can elicit feelings and emotions, and I treasure how text can … Continue reading →

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Relief from restriction

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Stef

I wore a pencil skirt to work today. While I looked both professional and pretty all day long, physically I felt more and more perturbed as the hours progressed. The garment restricted my pace, and the zipper poked my posterior, … Continue reading →

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