Nov 21, 2019

I love stones, rocks, and crystals. I always have. I wouldn't say that I am a student of geology, but nevertheless, that subject does fascinate me. Perhaps one day, when I have more time, I will learn about geology. I have a few rocks and crystals around the house that I have gathered over the years. Some are just...

Nov 19, 2019

1. 'To put your toe in the water' means to test something, to very carefully have a look, or try something out.

a. When I first started my podcast, I put my toe in the water of internet projects, and slowly realized that I can do this!

b. It was his first teaching job; he taught three days a week. So as he put his toe in...

Nov 14, 2019

Well, I've done it. I have waited long enough. You could say, "It's about time!" So, I finally decided to put my toe in the water and try it out. Am I making any sense? Did you notice that I am using several idiomatic phrases? I'm just showing off. I'm talking about my new Youtube channel called A Cup Of English. And...

Nov 8, 2019

One American tradition that I have experienced is Powder Puff. It has a strange name, I know. It is a high school tradition, and is centered around(1) a flag football game played by young women. It has been around since 1930's, and is a fund raiser for charity, or for a high school event, like a dance. It usually takes...