Word: foolishness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Dewitt's case this need is especially pressing. You are absolutely correct in saying that taking seven courses was a bit foolish, mother dear, but fortunately Dewitt had the foresight to enroll in one of them pass fail. Also fortunately, several professors in addition to giving reading or writing assignments to help in preparing for final examinations have required or suggested the class view a film...
Nothing but the foolish idealism of youth, right...
...Wurf, who apologize for misinterpreting Duluth's status as a big city? It is not a big city, not does it aspire to be. It can only be foolish to compare it with cities such as Boston or Washington D.C. There is a big difference between two million and 100,000 people. Duluthians admit this, but are nonetheless firm in their devotion to a high standard of living. As you admitted somewhat backhandedly, the area does have a symphony, a ballet troupe, a playhouse, and popular concerts. It is the home of three colleges, not one, as you mentioned. These...
...BIGGEST nightmare, however, is going to parties here. I always run into some poor girl foolish enough to ask me my name. This may seem like an innocuous, everyday event, but its effect is always an evil one. For example...
...Anchorage-to-Nome Iditarod dogsled race. Two weeks into the 18-day trek, while her competition opted to sit out a fierce snowstorm, the musher from Teller, Alaska, pressed on with her team of 13 dogs. Out on the ice, almost unable to see, "I kept telling myself how foolish I was being for doing this," recalls Riddles. But fools who rush on can sometimes beat the waiting wise men cold. She swept across the finish line 2 1/2 hours ahead of her nearest rival. What plans does Riddles have for her $50,000 prize? "Maybe Hawaii," said the champion...