‘LIFE IN THE REVERSE LANE W/ DAVID JOHN OATES’ – May 30, 2017

It appears the media loves tying together every phone call, an off comment to Russian diplomats or even dinner parties with caviar and vodka as proof that the White House is primarily concerned with the well-being of the Kremlin. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2slnWjM

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05-28-2017 – The Round Table Show

From NKOTB To superheroes we’d love to see! Join the 3some of Zodwriter, Johnny Alpha, and Tha Jackal on this round table spectacle. Where things even got a little hot, and heavy between Johnny & Jackal! via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qtCDRv

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1472-Caller-Dylan-Gender-Neutral-Aunt-Uncle by A Way with Words

A transgender and gender-nonconforming listener wonders if there’s a gender-neutral term for “aunt” or “uncle.” Some people have suggested pibling, meaning the “sibling of one’s parent.” Others have proposed baba, titi, bibi, zizi, unty or untie, or simply cousin. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2rtGZvV

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1472-Caller-Eric-Plural-Word-Change by A Way with Words

A San Antonio, Texas, man says his 6-year-old son wonders: If the plural of house is houses, why is the plural of mouse mice? And why is the plural of tooth teeth? These plurals are vestiges of a time when the middle vowel sound in some nouns changed to form the plural. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2s3pksm

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1472-Caller-Jerry-Hotdog by A Way with Words

Why do we call a frankfurter a hot dog? In the late 19th century, hot dog was a jocular reference to rumors that these sausages were stuffed with dog meat. They were also called hot pups. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qrBWrG

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1472-Caller-Katherine-Old-Dictionary by A Way with Words

A listener in Port Washington, Wisconsin asks: When is it appropriate to get rid of an old edition of a dictionary? http://waywordradio. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qr05is

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1472-Caller-Michael-Drs by A Way with Words

Say you’re introducing someone to a married heterosexual couple, and both members of the couple are physicians. What titles should you use? This is Dr. and Dr. Jones? Dr. and Mrs.? What if one holds Ph.D.? What if both hold doctorates? http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2rLbm0W

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1472-Caller-Michelle-I’d-Be-Twins by A Way with Words

An Evansville, Indiana, says she responds to the question How are you? with a phrase she adopted from her grandmother: If I was any better, I’d be twins. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2rb9wFO

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1472-Caller-Sally-Cold-Turkey by A Way with Words

When you quit something abruptly, you’re said to quit cold turkey. This expression’s origin is unknown, although its earliest recording uses are from 19th-century boxing. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2s9xVsA

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1472-Kapai by A Way with Words

Kapai is a Maori term used in New Zealand meaning “good.” http://waywordradio. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qoaUFP

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1472-Caller-Sara-Hooray’s-Nest by A Way with Words

The grandmother of a woman in Council Bluffs, Iowa, says tousled hair looks like a Hoorah’s nest. Also spelled hurrah’s nest or hooraw’s nest, this means “an untidy mess” or “a commotion.” Its origin is uncertain. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2r8MFbY

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1472-German-Joke-Optimist by A Way with Words

Here’s a humorous take on how optimists differ from pessimists. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2r8NyRO

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1472-Cool-Winds by A Way with Words

“A cool wind” or “a wind that brings good health” is sometimes called a doctor, such as the Freemantle Doctor of Western Australia. A barber wind is a harsh wind so cold and wet it can freeze a person’s hair and beard. http://waywordradio. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2r8SlCF

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1472-Intro-WindWords by A Way with Words

Brickfielder, Simoom, and Haboob are all types of winds. Others include snow eater and chinook. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qorLIy

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1472-Thesaurus-God-Lizard by A Way with Words

A thesaurus, a collection of synonyms, derives from the Latin word thesaurus, or literally, “treasury.” http://waywordradio. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2rtQA6c

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1472-Lex-Bag-Magpies by A Way with Words

Jessica Goodfellow spent several weeks as an artist-in-residence at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska while finishing her latest book, Whiteout. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2s301GM

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1472-Word-Quiz-Broadway-Letter-Change by A Way with Words

Quiz Guy John Chaneski has been swapping out letters on Broadway marquees to create the names of entirely new theatrical productions. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2rbfTcn

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