Jane in Austin, Texas, is curious about the expression how the cow ate the cabbage, meaning to give someone a talking-to. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “How the Cow Ate the Cabbage” Hello, you have A Way with Words...
Locals pronounce the name of the town of Thoreau, New Mexico, as thuh-ROO. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of ““Thoreau” the New Mexico Town Is “thuh-ROO,” Not a Reference to the Author” We heard from Susan Carl, who lives...

