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Life As We Know It with Tom Walton

A weekly series of four-minute essays from commentator Tom Walton, retired editor and vice president of the "Toledo Blade." Covering an array of topics, from the intricacies of the English language to the inspiration found within the geometry of a baseball diamond, Walton offers warm and unique insights into the world around us.

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    Fantasy Baseball

    Want to know one of the most popular summertime diversions in America? Fantasy baseball.

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    June 1

    I never realized it but the date of June 1 is noteworthy for a number of reasons.

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    Everyone Needs A Hobby

    Everybody should have a hobby that borders on obsession. Mine is baseball cards.

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    Stepping On A Lego

    It's almost a rite of passage to adulthood: stepping on a Lego in the middle of the night.

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    Cellphone Revolution

    The cellphone revolution Is so extensive it's amazing there are people who don't have one.

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    Student Conduct

    Six decades ago the rules governing student conduct were a lot stricter on college campuses, including Bowling Green.

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    Curse Words

    Curse words are not for polite company, but they do make us more productive, experts say.

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    Social Security

    My hope is to live long enough to see my Social Security benefits end at age 115.

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    Yosemite National Park

    Most of us have a special place we hold dear in our hearts. Mine is Yosemite National Park.

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    Language Abuse

    A friend and I were discussing language abuse and decided that "me and him" don't like itl

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    The Edmund Fitzgerald

    November 10, 2024 marked the 49th anniversary of the Great Lakes' most baffling mystery, the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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    Macon Bacon

    Critics of the Macon Bacon baseball team demand it pick a new name.

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    Old Newspapers

    Want a fun read? Research old newspapers. Really old newspapers.

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    Strange Things

    Strange things are showing up as Lake Mead recedes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly series of four-minute essays from commentator Tom Walton, retired editor and vice president of the "Toledo Blade." Covering an array of topics, from the intricacies of the English language to the inspiration found within the geometry of a baseball diamond, Walton offers warm and unique insights into the world around us.

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A weekly series of four-minute essays from commentator Tom Walton, retired editor and vice president of the "Toledo Blade." Covering an array of topics, from the intricacies of the English language to the inspiration found within the geometry of a baseball diamond, Walton offers warm and unique...

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