It wasn’t a big deal to me to see a total eclipse. Since everyone else around me was so excited about it, especially my kindergarten teacher, I faked being excited, too.
The other day, I heard someone talking about the city of Portland and they clarified that they were talking about the city in Maine, not Ore-uh-GON.
My right eye started twitching.
It’s pronounced OR-aginn, for crying out loud. At least, that’s the way...
The Pacific Northwest and the golden state of California are known for their picturesque landscapes and bustling cities, but it's their smaller communities that have recently garnered national attention.