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Having taught undergrads at the college level, I believe that gives me license to critique the movie Larry Crowne. Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are back together again, but in no way do they deserve your hard-earned money. I went because I wanted to see what...
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I know I am getting older. And not only because of the number of times I have circled the sun, but because I find myself enjoying new interests like bird watching, peony-growing, and reading non-fiction. Jane Fonda’s book was a revelation. I admire and applaud her...
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“Does anyone have any questions for my answers?” – Henry Kissinger Want a sure-fire way to speak extemporaneously without sounding like your brain and your mouth lost connection? Here it is: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Lather: While you’re waiting for your brain to kick...
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I slammed the back door and heard a resounding crash. The Irish plumber ran in from outside to see what caused such a loud racket. We looked at 1,000 pieces of shattered glass. In a heavy brogue he said, “You know, it’s not seven years of bad luck if you weren’t in...
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Would you pay $200 for a ticket to see a Broadway show if you knew that the actors never once rehearsed their lines? Of course you wouldn’t. And yet, most presenters stand and deliver without ever practicing their remarks out loud. The other day I was walking past a...
