1 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show . People used to be riveted to the Oscar show. You did not have to coerce people. The pregnant pause before the big award was thrilling. Now the show has become senile, dousing the interest of the audience. Erratic moves have been made to remedy the situation but they only exasperate the few remaining viewers. The show is obstreperous and filled with bathos. It’s time for the Academy to publish a manifesto stating what it’s about. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show . People used to be glued to the Oscar show. You did not have to force people. The suspenseful pause before the big award was thrilling. Now the show has become old and weak, putting a cold blanket on the audience’s interest. Odd moves have been made to fix the situation but they only frustrate the few remaining viewers. The show is loud and filled with phony emotionalism. It’s time for the Academy to publish a statement clarifying what it’s about. .

1 Vocabulary Story 1939 Car of the Future . The first NYC World’s Fair in 1939, had a car with tripartite wheels. This preempted attention at the GM pavilion; unfaltering drawing crowds. People would loiter around its track even in sultry weather. This ‘car of the future’ was disparaged as being afflicted with intractable control issues. However; this was erroneous. One must do obeisance to Buckminster Fuller for a car ahead of its time. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 924 1939 Car of the Future . The first NYC World’s Fair in 1939, had a car with three wheels. This took over all the attention at the GM pavilion; aways drawing crowds. People would hang around its track even in hot humid weather. This ‘car of the future’ was criticized as being troubled with unsolvable control issues. However; this was wrong. One must do homage to Buckminster Fuller for a car ahead of its time. .

1 Vocabulary Story 921 The South’s Desperate Plan As the South began to lose the US Civil War, the Confederacy took measures apropos to the gravity of the situation. They took formerly traduced dissidents from prisons and crazy houses and collated them into units that could be used to skirmish with the invading Union forces. These were conjoined into armies; the generals accorded the biases of their officers to give rank. As they moved forward, these grim troops chanted incantations. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 921 The South’s Desperate Plan . As the South began to lose the US Civil War, the Confederacy took measures appropriate to the seriousness of the situation. They took formerly slandered odd people from prisons and crazy houses and sorted them into units that could be used to fight with the invading Union forces. These were assembled into armies; the generals gave in the whims of their officers to give rank. As they moved forward, these grim troops chanted magic tunes. .

1 Vocabulary Story 919 The Plight of the Homeless . The mean homeless person lives in monotonous, licentious, noxious conditions. The rudimentary conditions amount to asperity. Their skin gets effaced. Rain obviates the need for a wash. Their few raffish possessions are in a cardboard box. Helping them out of this plot is meritorious. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 919 The Plight of the Homeless . The average homeless person lives in boring, immoral, harmful conditions. The primitive conditions amount to harshness. Their skin gets rubbed away. Rain replaces the need for a wash. Their few tawdry possessions are in a cardboard box. Helping them out of this plot is praiseworthy.

1 Vocabulary Story 911 Boston USA Two Faces . Boston is prudish. Yes, they have a penchant to be liberal, underscored by empathy for the poor. However; all this goes into abeyance when people infringe on their property. Then they become conducive to wanting police and order; with an attitude that would qualify as an ice floe. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 911 Boston USA Two Faces . Boston is overly-proper. Yes, they have a leaning to be generous, demonstrated by feelings for the poor. However; all this goes into neutral when people trespass on their property. Then they become ready to call the police for order; with an attitude that would qualify as a glacier. .

1 Vocabulary Story 912 The US’s Southern Border . There is dismal bedlam at the US Southern border. Adherents to the open borders doctrine say any restrictions are an affront. People are lining up en masse to enter the spacious USA. The levee is about to burst. Inept border services work in makeshift kitchens with incandescent bulbs hanging. It is hardly food for a gourmand but nourishing. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 912 The US’s Southern Border . There is depressing chaos at the US Southern border. Followers of the open borders doctrine say any limitations are objectionable. People are lining up all together to enter the big USA. The dam is about to burst. Over loaded border services work in makeshift kitchens with glowing light bulbs hanging. It is hardly food for a fine eater but nourishing. . . . 3

1 Vocabulary Story 928 Our Sad Morality Values . We now have unprecedently pliable morality and legal systems. There are weak convictions, using slight pretexts to mollycoddle criminals, absolving them of wrong doing. It is an improvised system, vilifying good people as a panacea for supposed past wrongs. At the same time, abortion is rampant and there is talk of euthanizing the old and infirm. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 928 Our Sad Morality Values . We now have unheard of flexible morality and legal systems. There are weak beliefs, using minor excuses to pamper criminals, forgiving them for wrong doing. It is a made-up-on-the-fly system, condemning good people as a cure-all for supposed past wrongs. At the same time, abortion is pervasive and there is talk of ‘mercy killing’ the old and infirm. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 930 The Old Crazy Artist Spoke . The limpid lily pond is a relic of the taut coy neurotic artist’s life. His stilted art is systematic of his disordered mind. He used many irrelevant malapropisms in his advice to young artists, who thought his early death a calamity. . . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 930 The Old Crazy Artist Spoke . The clear lily pond is a left over of the tight shy muddled artist’s life. His awkward art is a product of his disordered mind. He used many nonsensical funny word substitutions in his advice to young artists who thought his early death a tragedy.

Here is a story using ten vocabulary words about a vampire. It works on Power Point. The idea is for you to make a story then see the one I wrote. I have included a paraphrase of my story and an illustration. Suitable for Power Point Presentation.

1 Vocabulary Story 987 Why Gold was Banned in the USA . It is a paradox that with the advent of the gold standard, owning ingots of gold was banned in the US. The protagonist of this move was FDR who had an affinity for economic tinkering, a connoisseur of mercantilism. The economy went into a stupor but government censors muted the news. Heirloom gold ownership was OK and people dissemble a lot to get around the rules. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 987 Why Gold was Banned in the USA . It is an oddity that with the coming of the gold standard, owning gold bars was banned in the US. The lead actor of this move was FDR who had an fondness for economic tinkering, a disciple of mercantilism. The economy went into a swoon but government watchdogs softened the news. Oldly held gold ownership was OK and people lied a lot to get around the rules.

1 Vocabulary Story 997 Where My Travels Have Taken Me . My peregrinations took me to halcyon places and others with absolute tumult. Best to be wily and distinguish between the two at a distance. One place had vestiges of the old days - tiers of flayed animal heads! Reprehensible! . . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 997 Where My Travels Have Taken Me . My wanderings took me to peaceful places and others with complete chaos. Best to be wise and see between the two at a distance. One place had left overs of the old days - rows of skinned animal heads! Shameful! .

Ten words being used in a story.

1 Vocabulary Story 934 New Style Boxes for Amazon . With the ascent of Amazon, new style corrugated boxes were claimed to be a panacea to shipping costs and the old packaging was a disservice. The inventor of the box declaimed its benefits in sonorous tones and how its disadvantages were a nonentity. The old companies were civil but literally balked until they could make the change over to his type of box. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 934 New Style Boxes for Amazon . With the rise of Amazon, new style ridged boxes were claimed to be a solution to shipping costs and the old packaging was a hindrance. The inventor of the box recited its benefits in deep tones and how its disadvantages were a nothing burger. The old companies were polite but actually dragged their feet until they could make the change over to his type of box. .

1 Vocabulary Story 939 Rebellion in the Countryside Quashed . In the hinterlands, the dregs of society went into anarchy. It was prevalent in the North. Capricious elements rebelled. In the sumptuous halls of Whitehall, they were reproved. Paltry surrogates were sent to make them grovel. . . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 939 Rebellion in the Countryside Quashed . In the countryside, the riff raff of society went into lawlessness. It was commonplace in the North. Impulsive elements rebelled. In the grand halls of Whitehall, they were criticized. Small stand ins were sent to make them beg for mercy. . . . .

1 Vocabulary Story 918 Successful Fighter Aces Lived in the Zone . Successful fighter pilots were often estranged. They were nonchalant, the periphery around them safe from the turbulence and extreme presentiment of death. The breadth of their success was often defiled, panned by the jealous. Filigree was added to their uniforms as they got more kills. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 918 Successful Fighter Aces Lived in the Zone . Successful fighter pilots were often held distant. They were cool and confident the space around them safe from the violence and extreme dread of death. The scope of their success was often sullied, criticized by the jealous. Fancy braid was added to their uniforms as they got more kills. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 904 An Old Mongolian Emperor . The old Genghis Kan was elusive. He had been a panjandrum in his youth, winning temporal fame; now sedition was a possibility. He wanted to give a patrimony to his sons. He chided his advisors in a jovial way while figuring with an abacus, interjecting vociferous objections at times. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 904 An Old Mongolian Emperor . The old Genghis Kan was kept hidden. He had been a powerful man in his youth, winning earthly fame; now treachery was a possibility. He wanted to give an inheritance to his sons. He scolded his advisors in a good natured way while figuring with a adding, beads, inserting loud objections at times.

12 more great simple piano songs. program uses wav files from a Steinway piano. Key and octave changes possible. Continuous play. Original lyrics with bouncing ball. Learn about the major scales. Program code in BBC included. Easy and fun. Songs included: AFTER YOU’VE GONE ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND APRIL SHOWERS THE BAND PLAYED ON BILL BAILEY, WON’T YOU PLEASE COME HOME BEAUTIFUL DREAMER BY THE BEAUTIFUL SEA THE BOWERY BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON CAROLINA IN THE MORNING CHICAGO (THAT TODDLIN’ TOWN) YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU

A piano Sreinway playing 12 songs with lyrics.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 59 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: SOMBER LAMENT LATENT SOLVENT LAMPOON MY VOCABULARY STORY: People in the late Roman Empire, somberly lamented the breakup of their society. The solvent that caused the collapse was always latent. Now their institutions were lampooned openly without penalty. SIMPLE VERSION: People in the late Roman Empire, gloomily mourned the breakup of their society. The force that caused the collapse was always lurking. Now their institutions were mocked openly without penalty. HINDI: मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: स्वर्गीय रोमन साम्राज्य में लोगों ने अपने समाज के टूटने पर शोक व्यक्त किया। पतन का कारण बनने वाला विलायक हमेशा अव्यक्त था। अब उनके संस्थानों को बिना किसी दंड के खुलेआम रोशन किया गया। सरल संस्करण: स्वर्गीय रोमन साम्राज्य में लोगों ने अपने समाज के टूटने पर शोक व्यक्त किया। पतन का कारण बनने वाला बल हमेशा छिपा हुआ था। अब उनके संस्थानों का बिना किसी जुर्माने के खुलेआम मजाक उड़ाया जाने लगा। ARABIC: قصة مفرداتي: الناس في أواخر الإمبراطورية الرومانية ، رثوا بحزن تفكك مجتمعهم. كان المذيب الذي تسبب في الانهيار كامنا دائما. الآن تم السخرية من مؤسساتهم علنا دون عقوبة. نسخة بسيطة: حزن الناس في أواخر الإمبراطورية الرومانية على تفكك مجتمعهم. كانت القوة التي تسببت في الانهيار كامنة دائما. الآن تم الاستهزاء بمؤسساتهم علنا دون عقوبة. KOREAN: 내 어휘 이야기 : 로마 제국 후기의 사람들은 사회의 해체를 침울하게 한탄했습니다. 붕괴를 일으킨 용매는 항상 잠복했습니다. 이제 그들의 기관들은 형벌 없이 공개적으로 비난을 받았다. 간단한 버전 : 로마 제국 후기의 사람들은 사회의 붕괴를 우울하게 애도했습니다. 붕괴를 일으킨 힘은 항상 숨어있었습니다. 이제 그들의 기관들은 벌칙 없이 공개적으로 조롱을 당했습니다. VIETNAMESE: CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Những người vào cuối Đế chế La Mã, buồn bã than thở về sự tan rã của xã hội của họ. Dung môi gây ra sự sụp đổ luôn tiềm ẩn. Bây giờ các tổ chức của họ đã bị đả kích công khai mà không bị phạt. PHIÊN BẢN ĐƠN GIẢN: Người dân vào cuối Đế chế La Mã, ảm đạm thương tiếc sự tan rã của xã hội của họ. Lực lượng gây ra sự sụp đổ luôn rình rập. Bây giờ các tổ chức của họ đã bị chế giễu công khai mà không bị phạt.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 58 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: IRONIC IRATE IRREPROACHABLE SUSTAIN SYMMETRY MY VOCABULARY STORY: It ironic people are irate at some irreproachable politicians. All they want is a good sustainable economy with symmetry of parts. SIMPLE VERSION: It odd people are angry at some blameless politicians. All they want is a good durable economy with cooperating parts. HINDI: क्या आप इन पाँच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं?: लोहे का क्रुद्ध पहुंच से बाहर का बनाए रखना समरूपता मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: यह विडम्बना है कि लोग कुछ निन्दनीय राजनेताओं से नाराज हैं। वे सभी भागों की समरूपता के साथ एक अच्छी टिकाऊ अर्थव्यवस्था चाहते हैं। सरल संस्करण: यह अजीब है कि लोग कुछ दोषहीन टिप्पणियों से नाराज़ हैं। वे सभी भागों के सहयोग से एक अच्छी टिकाऊ अर्थव्यवस्था चाहते हैं। ARABIC: هل يمكنك إنشاء قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: ساخر غاضب لا غبار عليه حَافَظ على تناظر قصتي المفردات: ومن المفارقات أن الناس غاضبون من بعض السياسيين الذين لا يمكن لومهم. كل ما يريدونه هو اقتصاد مستدام جيد مع تناسق الأجزاء. نسخة بسيطة: من الغريب أن الناس غاضبون من بعض التعليقات التي لا تشوبها شائبة. كل ما يريدونه هو اقتصاد جيد ومتين مع التعاون في قطع الغيار. KOREAN: 다음 다섯 단어를 포함하는 이야기를 만들 수 있나요? 아이러니하다 분노하다 비난할 수 없는 지속시키다 대칭 내 어휘 이야기: 아이러니하게도 사람들은 비난할 수 없는 정치인들에게 화를 냅니다. 그들이 원하는 것은 부분의 대칭을 갖춘 지속 가능한 좋은 경제입니다. 간단한 버전: 이상한 사람들이 비난할 수 없는 댓글에 화를 내는 것이 이상합니다. 그들이 원하는 것은 부품 협력을 통한 내구성 있는 경제뿐이다. VIETNAMESE: BẠN CÓ THỂ LÀM MỘT CÂU CHUYỆN CHỨA NĂM TỪ NÀY KHÔNG?: Mỉa mai tức giận KHÔNG THỂ TUYỆT VỜI DUY TRÌ ĐỐI DIỆN CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Thật trớ trêu là mọi người lại giận dữ với một số chính trị gia không thể chê trách được. Tất cả những gì họ muốn là một nền kinh tế bền vững tốt với sự cân xứng giữa các bộ phận. PHIÊN BẢN ĐƠN GIẢN: Thật kỳ quặc khi có những người tức giận với một số chính trị gia vô tội. Tất cả những gì họ muốn là một nền kinh tế tốt và bền vững với các bộ phận hợp tác. ​