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Improving vocabulary

What is sedition?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

The word "sedition" is getting thrown around in the news, and I didn't know exactly what it meant... until now!

Improving vocabulary

What is a storm surge?

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

After years of hearing about hurricanes, I never understood what storm surge is. Now I think I've got it...

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am/Words and Technology

Preserving our humanity

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Humane behavior means compassionate behavior, and I don't think we're seeing enough of it. Why and how to preserve our humanity...

Improving vocabulary

What is a health concierge?

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Health insurance is complicated enough - and one place we don't need fancy words. Why Aetna shouldn't use "health concierge"

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

What’s my generation and does it matter?

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

With all of the social unrest regarding race relations and our country’s response to the corona virus, I’ve been consuming lots of material to help ...

Improving vocabulary

What is Niksen and why is it good?

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Tired of staying at home and being bored? What if being bored is good for us?!

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