Tag: crossword puzzles

It Only Took 52 Years, But I’ve Finally Learned From My Mistake

The Date: Spring of 1969 The Place: A.D. Eisenhower High School Auditorium, Norristown, PA The Event: the Montgomery County Spelling Bee I was representing my school, St. Augustine, at the competition. There were close to 100 competitors, and I had successfully spelled my first few words. Then it happened. It was my turn again, so … Continue reading It Only Took 52 Years, But I’ve Finally Learned From My Mistake →

I Completed My First Newspaper Crossword Puzzle! (Not Correctly Though)

I guess it was Beth's post from earlier today, cruciverbalist, that motivated me. I was at my Aunt's house for our usual Sunday morning of coffee and bagels, watching game shows, and reading the Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the ritual, I also do the Sudoku puzzle and just glance at the crossword puzzles. The … Continue reading I Completed My First Newspaper Crossword Puzzle! (Not Correctly Though) →