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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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Episodes
How Do You Say It? 02.03.2020
So how do you say it: Two thousand twenty, or twenty twenty?
A Thing of the Past 24.02.2020
Dog racing will soon be a thing of the past in Florida.
Some Good News 24.02.2020
Finally, some good news: life expectancy rates have gone up.
Tied for First 17.02.2020
It’s mid-February and the Cleveland Indians are tied for first place.
Bureau of Motor Vehicles 10.02.2020
Remember the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles? I spent a week there one day.
Unwelcome Checklist 03.02.2020
Here’s a handy checklist of comments you never want to hear.
Iron Men 27.01.2020
Cal Ripken and Randy Gardner, two guys who deserve the title “Iron Man”.
Fun Words 20.01.2020
Some words, like punctilious, splendiferous, and serendipity, are just fun to say.
You Won't Believe It 13.01.2020
You won’t believe what a woman in Bellefontaine, Ohio, coughed up back in 1904.
Toledo Taxpayers 06.01.2020
One of Lucas County’s biggest delinquent taxpayers is the City of Toledo. Who knew?
Remember the Animals 30.12.2019
The tragic fire at the African Safari Wildlife Park was a reminder of how passionate we are about animals.
Christmas Letter 23.12.2019
It’s Christmas time, and Harriet Fizblister’s holiday letter is all gloom and doom.
Friends Celebrating 16.12.2019
Two friends who turned 80 this year found a unique way to celebrate and share.
Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio 09.12.2019
John Denver’s “Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio” just harmless satire.
Second Language 02.12.2019
I want to learn a second language. Pig Latin? Ixnay on that.
The Secret to Board Games 25.11.2019
I’m terrible at board games, but I think I’ve found the secret.
Referee Abuse 18.11.2019
Abuse of high school sports referees and umpires is out of control.
Take Your Medicine 11.11.2019
Sit down and take your medicine. Get a flu shot.
The Election 04.11.2019
The 2020 presidential election will be the meanest one since….the last one.
Loch Ness Monster 28.10.2019
The Loch Ness monster may simply be a very large eel.
Hundreds of Books 21.10.2019
I have hundreds of books. It’s time for them to move on.
Senior Citizens Club 14.10.2019
It’s time for a gentlemen’s club for senior citizens.
That's Entertainment 07.10.2019
The trash bin on your cellphone provides cheap entertainment.
Oh Man 30.09.2019
Oh, man! You can’t say “man” in Berkeley.
Language Abuse 23.09.2019
Language abuse is both funny and frustrating.
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