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Culture, Language, and Learning
Reflections on language, culture, and learning in an increasingly connected world.
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April: Looking Up Again
The month of April has been called April for more than 2,000 years. The name comes from ancient Rome, and while its exact meaning is still debated, it…
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March: The Roman Month of Momentum
Did you know that the year once began in March? In the earliest Roman calendar, March, not January, marked the beginning of the year. The month was called…
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February: The Roman Month of Purification
By February, the sense of beginning has faded, but the year is still taking shape. The excitement of January has passed, and this in-between feeling is not accidental.…
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January: The Month That Looks Both Ways
I’ve always been curious about where things come from. Growing up, my mom took me to bookstores the way some parents took their kids to the park. I…
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When Time Moves Quietly
Time does not announce itself as it moves forward. It makes no noise, asks no permission, and waits for no one to be ready. One day you are…
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Festivus: A Holiday for the Rest of Us
A reflection on simplicity, honesty, and humor during the holiday season. Festivus is a relatively modern holiday. It was invented in 1966 by writer Dan O’Keefe as a…
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