Gordon Osmond

Gordon Osmond
Location
Sao Paulo, Brasil
Birthday
November 09
Company
those with whom I choose to keep
Bio
Retired lawyer, playwright, English teacher, tennis umpire. Author of So You Think You Know English: A Guide to English for Those Who Think They Don't Need One. ISBN: 978-1-61546-414-2 and Wet Firecrackers http://www.publishamerica.net/product38929.html Osmond hosts a weekly interactive broadcast dedicated to the discussion of books and ESL education. To participate, check out www.publishamericaauthors.com

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Editor’s Pick
JANUARY 13, 2011 8:27AM

Obama in Tucson--Three Brave Little Words

Obama in Tucson—Three Brave Little Words

 

President Barack Obama faced a couple of real challenges as he took the stage last night in Tucson, Arizona to address the crowd that had gathered to pay tribute to the victims and the heroes of the Saturday massacre.

 

A lesser speaker may hav… Read full post »

Editor’s Pick
JANUARY 20, 2009 12:39PM

Stumbling over the Oath of Office

Inauguration Address

Before the speech:

 

As usual, the inauguration address is an important barometer in assessing the priorities of an incoming president.  Of course, in the spirit of unity and celebration, nothing gets terribly specific.  The most we’ll get are clues.

 

The… Read full post »