Category Archives: Ripped from the headlines

Increasing Your Vocabulary

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Mary Beth Frezon

Read the NYTimes, learn the occasional new word: Continue reading →

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Law 3: TAKE YOUR OWN PULSE

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Mary Beth Frezon

“Underlying the idea of “run, hide, fight” is the presumption that volitional choices are readily available in situations of danger. But the fact is, when you are in danger, whether it is a bicyclist speeding at you or a shooter locked and loaded, you may well find yourself frozen, unable to act and think clearly.” Continue reading →

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Laughable, but no time to be unconcerned

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Mary Beth Frezon

What’s that thing about empty barrels? Continue reading →

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You can’t make this stuff up

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

Cuisine du Walmart: •
sushi and deli chicken •
with really cheap wine. Continue reading →

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Postcards and Poetry, with or without August

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

From today’s NYTimes, a sketch of a father and grandfather who sent postcard poems! Who’d a thunk it? Continue reading →

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