Next time you’re at a hospital, listen for staffer’s code slang like suitcase sign, meaning “the patient is determined to check himself in no matter what,” or a gown sign, meaning they suspect a patient of getting ready to “elope,” that is, “to...
Grant talks about the surprising beauty to be found in, of all things, the names of shantytowns. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Shantytown Names” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m Martha Barnette. And I’m Grant Barrett...