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Hi, everyone.

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Charlestown.

I know it well.

What do you do there?

Yay!

Let me ask you some advice.

Believe it or not, in the fall, I'm about to send my little son, Elliot, to kindergarten for the first time.

Is there anything you would like me to either let him know or prepare him in some way so as to make the kindergarten teacher's life easier?

I will relay that message, Vanessa.

Thank you.

Well, Vanessa, welcome to our show.

Alzo Slade is going to read you three news-related limericks with the last word or phrase missing from each.