Things We Say . . .
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Do we think about the words we use? Consider these contradictions:
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Did they really say that? "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 2020 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances."
--Department of Social Services, Greenville , South Carolina
- Submitted by Carolyn O.