Final NanoPoblano 2022 Post

Nov. 30, 2022 We made it! Last day of NanoPoblano! How do you feel? Did you have any goals? What was your experience? I'm going to start by answering question 2, then question 3, and finally question 1. Did you have any goals? Yes, a few goals. Post daily. My primary goal was to post…

Sandwiches Q7

Nov. 29, 2022 We're so close to the end of November, coinciding with my last sandwich question. Tell us about a time when you were in a sandwich. It could be literal, such as sitting in between two people, or figuratively, such as being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Neither of situations…

How I Know You’re Lying

Nov. 28, 2022 Grumpy Grammarian, back for the last time for NanoPoblano. Today's lesson is short discussing truth and lies. How do I know you're lying? When you say, "In fact," "honestly," or "to be honest." By default, I assume what you say is truthful. Therefore, when you emphasize something is truthful or the statement…

Sandwiches Q6

Nov. 27, 2022 With the hiccup from a Thanksgiving post, Sandwiches will conclude on Nov. 29th. We're on the sixth of seven questions. Ready? In Toastmasters, we give evaluations using the sandwich method. What goes into your sandwich for a new member vs. a seasoned member, and to a larger extent, general evaluations? Toastmasters gives…

Shop Small this Saturday

Nov. 26, 2022 As you shop this holiday season, remember to shop at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Big box stores have better deals, because they can afford it. Small businesses, on the other hand, cannot afford the same markdowns. That is especially true this holiday season, due to rising labor costs, cost of…