Seriously funny oxymorons and language slips
The essay explores oxymorons pleonasms and malapropisms with examples from common speech and signs. It notes humorous pairs like common abnormality rolling stop and original copy while highlighting the playful side of language errors. It ends by noting Wilson Adams of Eastside Church of Christ in Baytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yogi
Rio Grande
Rio Grande River
Great River River
Dan Quayle
Michelangelo
Sixteenth Chapel
Steve Winwood
Wilson Adams
Eastside Church of Christ
Baytown
Kubicek Named Artist of the Month in Baytown Show
Stephanie J. Kubicek, a retired scientist and counselor, pursues painting after retirement. Taught by Jewel Fuller and Cheryl Evans, she works in watercolor and oils, winning a first place in Beginner Class for Carmel Monastery. Her works, including Aslan Comes to Breakfast, are featured at Sterling Municipal Library in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie J. Kubicek
Stephanie
Jewel Fuller
Cheryl Evans
Shirley Sterling
Carmel Monastery
Aslan
Sterling Municipal Library
Stephanie Kubicek
Art League of Baytown
BLT to stage Wizard of Oz with starry Oz cast
Little Theater BLT presents The Wizard of Oz this December directed by John and Patti Meiners featuring Dorothy Meagan Carnew and a full cast including Glinda Jessica Cianciotto Lion Jason Howard Tinman Tom Deibel Scarecrow Neal Gage and many others. Performances run December 8 9 10 14 15 16 and 17 with a matinee on December 16 at 1 00 p.m Tickets are 15 with 5 flex surcharge Reservations begin November 27 and general sales December 4 by phone or at baytown littletheater org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Toto
Tin Man
John and
Patti Meiners
Land of Oz
Kansas
Emerald City
Meagan Carnew
Miss Gultch
Theresa Moore
Glinda
Jessica Cianciotto
Lion
Jason Howard
Tinman
Tom Deibel
Scarecrow
Neal Gage
Uncle Henry
Darrell Dickens
Aunt Em
Debbie Heath
Professor Marvel
Wizard
Wally Whitley
Chris Bruening
Winkie
Mac Havel
Nikko
Josh Hines
Winkies
Monkeys
Georgie Skinner
Baytown
Littletheater.org
Community Calendar Highlights Local Activities and Talks
A packed community calendar lists events across Baytown and surrounding areas. Cindi Broaddus speaks at Premiere Cinema from 10 to 11 AM, VEW Post 912 bingo starts at 2 PM, Highlands Center hosts senior line dancing and quilting, and Junior bowling, card games, and senior social events run throughout the day. Multiple libraries offer storytime and YA parties, while local clubs meet for fellowship and games. Contact numbers include 281-628-0092, 281-421-1257, and 281-426-7561 for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Phil
Cindi Broaddus
Premiere Cinema
San Jacinto Mall
Contact Garrett
VEW
N. Main
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
Market St
Highlands
San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
Ladies Bowling League
Ward Road
Mary Ann Cowley
Happy Quilters
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Juanita Hargraves
History notes and anniversaries from Baytown Sun
Sunday November 19 highlights recall Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address on the cemetery dedication, Jay’s Treaty signing, Garfield’s birth, Dorsey’s birth, Versailles rejection, Don front WWII action, Edsel halt, Apollo 12 landing, Reagan Gorbachev Geneva meeting, and Columbia space flight. Includes local items: Baytown council, regional band ratings, Lee College bond vote, Chambers County landfill case, and funding for Texas Avenue historic area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
United States
Britain
James Garfield
Orange
Ohio
Tommy Dorsey
Shenandoah
Senate
Don Front
Ford Motor Co
Charles Conrad
Alan Bean
Reagan
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Geneva
Story Musgrave
Iraq
North Korea
Associated Press
Baytown
Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks
Humane Department
Memorial Stadium
Lee College Board of Regents
Chambers County
TSP Development
Kingwood
Beach City
Gene Green
Houston
Texas Avenue
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Natalie Pence
Baytown Community Center
Danielle Ponder
Marilyn Browning
Jack Henry
Jeanne McGee
Whitney Hall
Brooke Gipson
Emily Allen
Kimberly Coonce
Dominika Snodgrass
Taylor Stockett
Kendall Thompson
Ellen Moreno
Liz Chapa
Sarah Stock
Courtney Baker
Derrick Bryant
Taylor Johnston
Hannah Hines
Shamus Neel
Hannah Butler
Ericka Hodgson
Clarke Hines
Lauren Whitley
Drake Shrader
Sarah Dickens
Erin Cressy
Ashley Cr
Barsea
Golden Corral
Tracey Prothro
Wetlands Center
Anahuac
Church of New Beginnings
North Alexander Drive
Duplicate Bridge Club
City of Baytown
Baytown Optimist Club
Market Street
Janet Alexander
Gccisd
Stan White
A.m. Call
West Chambers
Mont Belvieu
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett St
Darren Cherry
Our Promise For
West Baytown Inc
Iglesia Bautista Betel
Call
SUN History
Christopher Morley
God
the Sun
David
Bloom
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