by Elizabeth Cowan | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog
Have you ever wondered why good teachers urge pupils to read not only textbooks but also for pleasure? Reading builds our vocabulary. If you just muttered something along the lines of “Who cares” or “I don’t like to read,” conversations with you could cause brain...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog
It promised to be an uneventful day. A quick trip to the accountant to drop off the tax stuff was the most pressing item on my day’s agenda. Then the weather did its yo-yoing between the low 40s one day and 85 the next. It would be a good day to get ahead of the...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Mar 14, 2020 | Blog
Two friends meet for lunch. When the other’s phone rings, her friend bites back a snarl. What could provoke such a response from an amiable woman? Well, we might have to edit the woman’s description a bit. Of course, she can project sweetness, but a snarl fits her...
by Elizabeth Cowan | Mar 7, 2020 | Blog
Are you a people-watching aficionado? To enhance your study, may we suggest expanding your horizons from human to include the observation of animals. But please, do not limit yourself to household pets, as in cats and dogs. Even if it takes a bit of effort on your...
