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First oral discovery

12/30/2024

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I got home around dusk and came into the kitchen from the garage. “Hey! How was the trip?” My wife, Pat, asked as she leaned over for me to kiss her on the cheek. “Great! I had a marvelous time. It was a beautiful day and the trail was terrific.” “Super, who went with you?” […]

On The Job Experience

09/24/2024

37

“Brad….Brad! Did you understand the question?”“Huh? Uhh, I don’t think I did, Mrs. Gonzales. Maybe you could explain it again.”Brad felt his face grow warm as he became embarrassed. The musical voice of his favorite teacher had just awakened him from one of his recurring daydreams. The embarrassment wasn’t caused by the snickering of his classmates. Brad became…

A Brazilian Welcome

09/24/2024

42

Jackie’s mother greeted her with a smile and a letter when she returned home from high school that day in late January. It was Jackie’s sophomore year, and she had applied for a scholarship to study abroad. All through school, Jackie had studied Portuguese until it became her life. She hurriedly ripped the envelope and pulled out the letter. Sure …

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