Luge in Nome Rise From a Saloon Slip
A memoir recounts sliding on ice in Nome Alaska while recalling the primitive origins of luge and the modern Winter Olympics. The narrator notes spectators, makeshift sleds, and a humorous contrast between past and present coverage.
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A Family Tale of Spellers and Non Spellers
A humorous essay divides people into spellers and non spellers based on spelling ability. The author notes two equally split children and contrasts strategies for non-spellers to cope, including fast dictionary use, expansive vocabulary, and illegible handwriting. The piece ends with a playful suggestion about choosing mates.
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