by Christine Burgmer | Apr 9, 2016 | Allgemein |
If you have children, you probably know what the tooth fairy is. Perhaps your child has caught you trying to take the tooth from under the pillow and replacing it with a coin?
This happened to me years ago. My child called out, “I caught you!” And while I was thinking how I was going to explain why I was putting a coin under the pillow and not the tooth fairy, my child said: “Put that money back. The tooth fairy left it for me!”. 😉
by Christine Burgmer | Apr 8, 2016 | Allgemein |
Do you remember the memory test a week or so ago? If you feel you need to improve your memory, take a look at these nine excellent tips here – from a Grand Master of Memory, Ed Cooke.
I think coming up with a narrative works really well. Oh yes, and using your imagination, too. One of my favourite sayings is, “You need to use it or you’ll lose it!”.
by Christine Burgmer | Apr 7, 2016 | Allgemein |
Give this question some thought … Why do “flammable” and “inflammable” mean the same thing?
It’s true, there really is no difference. Both words mean “easily set on fire”. However, according to Grammarist, it’s better to use ‘flammable’ today.
by Christine Burgmer | Apr 5, 2016 | Allgemein |
I’ve given you some phrases you can use when closing an email before. Here are some more to add to your list:
Best regards
Many thanks
In haste (Use when you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to proofread your message.)
Warm regards (I think this comes from the US. I see it more and more and am slowly getting used to it. The same with the next phrase.)
Warmest regards
by Christine Burgmer | Apr 4, 2016 | Allgemein |
You’ll find 16 inspirational quotes from children’s literature on this page (link to: aaastateofplay.com). One of my favourites is:
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss (one of my children’s favourite authors).