Daily Archives: January 31, 2006

Annie Oakley

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (AN-ee OHK-lee) http://wordsmith.org/words/Annie-Oakley.mp3 MEANING: (noun), A complimentary ticket; pass. ETYMOLOGY: After Annie Oakley (1860-1926), U.S. markswoman renowned for her skill at shooting, from association of the punched ticket with one of her bullet-riddled targets. NOTES: {notes} Practicing correct posture … Continue reading →

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Diary Entries of a Young Woman on a cruise ship

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Ron

Dear Diary MONDAY: What a wonderful cruise this is going to be! I felt singularly honored this evening. The Captain asked me to dine at his table. TUESDAY: I spent the entire afternoon on the bridge with the Captain. Though, … Continue reading →

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