Learn and practice listening to foreign languages with News in Slow. The episodes are short (usually <10 minutes) and the speakers go over current events and then do a quick language lesson. It's quick, interesting, relevant, and helpful. Oh. And the speakers speak VERY slowly so learners like me can follow along.
Me: One iPhone icksten, pleez. Apple: NO. WE CANNOT FIND YOUR WIRELESS ACCOUNT. YOU ARE DEAD TO US UNLESS YOU WANT TO BUY EXTRA MOVES IN CANDY CRUSH. Me: Wow. Ok. It’s a corporate wireless account. That’s probably why. If you’ll just sell me the device, I can handle the Read more…
On the latest episode of her Happier podcast, Gretchen Rubin asked her readers to come up with things that they’d rather hear than perhaps other things that actually get said. Since I’ve been complaining about the irrelevant/obvious/condescending/silly things that people say to expecting parents, I figured it would be more Read more…
There’s a really great interview with Winifred Reilly on The Art of Charm. She’s the author of It Takes One to Tango and she debunks several common myths about successful relationships. Her comments are so good that I’m definitely going to read her book.
My friends know that I am a voracious podcast listener. I like to listen while I’m doing housework, driving, or walking around. And before you say, “OMG. How can yo u possibly listen to all this content?” I will just say that I listen at 2x – 3x speed. I Read more…
The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to Read more…
Susan* (via email): Hi, your claim for parental leave is denied. Call me if you have any questions or concerns. Me (after calling several times): I definitely have some questions, but I haven’t been able to reach you. Susan (via email): Don’t call ME, call the main line. (After I Read more…