Judy Herman, the "Braintertainer!" here to entertain your brain with tips and tricks for memory improvement plus puzzles and engaging word games created to stimulate different areas of the brain. Because all are designed with fun in mind, you'll enjoy "learning without studying!"
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HI, Reader, As the fabulous fortnight that is Wimbledon comes down to the last match, the Gentlemen's Singles Championship Final, today we get to see the top two gladiators of the game play in front of thousands of fans, including British and tennis royalty watching from the Royal Box, and millions more watching around the world. The defending champion, World Number 1 ranked player, Jannik Sinner from Italy, is competing against the 6' 6" German, Alexander Zverev, winner of the French Open ranked Number 2 in the world. Both are powerhouse servers and accomplished shot makers whose athleticism in getting to the ball is always thrilling and impressive. To acknowledge the outstanding achievement of winning the most prestigious tennis tournament on the calendar, I've created a Word Search puzzle containing the names of many of the greatest players of recent years - including today's competitors - and some you may remember from years ago. Ace this search and then watch the final match enjoying the traditional strawberries and Champagne. Have a Smashing Time! Til next, Be Memorable, P.S. Btw, do you know that the term "love" in tennis , meaning "zero," comes from the French word for egg, "l'oeuf", because the zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg. When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans (mis)pronounced the term as "love." P.P.S And the |
Judy Herman, the "Brain-tertainer"
Judy Herman, the "Braintertainer!" here to entertain your brain with tips and tricks for memory improvement plus puzzles and engaging word games created to stimulate different areas of the brain. Because all are designed with fun in mind, you'll enjoy "learning without studying!"
Hi, Reader, It's been a wonderful week in New York, full of glorious fall days spent outdoors enjoying the spectacular seasonal scenery. Lots of dog walks with crunching leaves underfoot - and under paw! Me and Charlie puppy enjoying a break from our walk I'll have more from my top of the world Big Apple experience and all the juiciness of our apple picking outing, but for now I'll leaf you with this seasonal Maze. It's up to you to find your way from the orange leaf through the brown to the...
HI, Reader, If you've been receiving my mailings for a while, you know that I am always thrilled when October comes around, bringing it's delightfully crisp Fall weather and colorful signs of seasonal change. Okay, maybe not to Florida - that's why I make my annual pilgrimage to New York for foliage, family and friends. This year I'm heading north a bit earlier than usual, at the beginning rather than end of the month, because I can't wait to enjoy my favorite Autum activity, apple picking in...
HI, Reader, If you've been receiving my mailings for a while, you know that I am always thrilled when October comes around, bringing it's delightfully crisp Fall weather and colorful signs of seasonal change. Okay, maybe not to Florida - that's why I make my annual pilgrimage to New York for foliage, family and friends. This year I'm heading north a bit earlier than usual, at the beginning rather than end of the month, because I can't wait to enjoy my favorite Autum activity, apple picking in...