I hope that you are celebrating this weekend! This is the year of the goat. This is the year of the sheep. It is both and maybe even gazelle! CNN tried to clear up this question by asking scholars and the man on the street which is correct.

I missed seeing everyone in English Classes on Thursday. It is hard to get out in all this winter cold. I think I had ennui. But, the snow today is very beautiful and it actually feels warm!

At International Bible study this Tuesday we read two devotions from the books offered for use during Lent. We talked about the common practice of giving something up for Lent, and

We celebrated Mardi Gras at Mudbugs as International Friends. The food was delicious and a little spicy.

We watched a few sketches from Saturday Night Live and an episode from The Office in Conversation on Wednesday. Both of these popular American shows feature adult humor and satire.

Carolyn

Tuesday, February 24
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30, room 100: Maybe we will read John 6...maybe we will go for three and read another part of the Bible!

International Friends, 10:30-12:00, room 100: Let's chase winter blues with some parlor games!
We will enjoy some fun, social games to while away the time as we wait for spring.

Wednesday, February 25
Casual Conversation, 4:30-6:00, upstairs classroom: Join us as we watch an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 in English!

Cable News Network. The American basic cable and satellite television channel that offers 24-hour news service. 

clear up: explain or solve, put something in order
man on the street: a random individual; someone to represent the opinion of a community
ennui: feelings of boredom, tired without any cause
devotions: prayer and private worship
Lent: the Christian season of reflection that begins on Ash Wednesday (which is 40 days before Easter, not including Sundays)
sketches: short, funny performances
satire: using humor and exaggeration to show people's stupidity usually in politics or social issues
blues: sadness
while away the time: fill our time, spend time