Tag: Fun

In verb forms, specifically in the third person plural present indicative (e.g., “ils parlent,” “elles chantent”), the “-ent” ending is silent. This silent nature is a characteristic of French verb conjugation. Historically, these endings may have been pronounc...

I love comedies, and one of my all-time favorite comedies is the 1998 French comedy film, Le Dîner de Cons. With the majority of the film being shot in one location, use of rapid-fire dialogue, witty wordplay, and superb acting, sometimes that’s all it takes to make a good film. ...

Here’s a math puzzle about Thanom’s roll of paper. Hmm, perhaps he has made a mess in the kitchen!?  Here’s a hint: a diagram will come in handy … I recommend you pause the article, grab your pen and paper, and give this a go. When you are ready, keep reading for ...

My husband gave me the idea for this article one afternoon when his skin was on fire. Earlier that morning, he’d spent five minutes in a solarium at the gym, hoping to tan his body to a slightly darker shade than its natural creamy hue. As he later explained, he was prepping his skin for ou...

I’d been attending my church group for almost a decade when the new pastor came to town. Show me a church group that doesn’t have get-along issues and I’ll show you heaven’s secret hideaway on earth. I am not one to gripe aloud. Fearful of appearing like a gossiping, perpe...

What with all the recent mass shootings and murders being blamed our beloved national emblem, I would like to put forward some fair and balanced arguments as to why we should not toss the baby out with the bathwater. America’s history is littered with poor tradesman all too eager to blame thei...

Ducks are fascinating creatures that have captured people’s hearts for generations. From their distinctive quacks to unique behaviors, there’s much to learn and appreciate about these feathered friends. These commonly found birds have unique abilities as they can swim and hunt in water a...

I booked a Flixbus to get from New York to Toronto. It seemed a good idea: their buses are comfortable, their drivers and conductors tend towards colourful but competent, the WiFi works. An overnight trip means that you can do some work on your laptop, watch a movie and still get some decent sleep a...