Words perfectly-suited to life situations are coins for the realms we travel and do business in, just like we exchange currencies at international borders to … [Read more...]
What’s in a name?
Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name will smell as sweet.” But will it? Names are designating words by which we know and identify people, places, and … [Read more...]
True Confession Time–if you weren’t you, who would you be?
I have a confession to make. And since we’re only two days past Valentine’s Day, I’ll present one of those, too. The comedian I’ve always admired absolute … [Read more...]
Heads up—the scoop on Leap Year
I have a retired friend about to turn 18. No, she was she not born with a silver spoon in her mouth, nor is she the long-awaited heiress of a family with millions. … [Read more...]
Garde lieu—or vocabulary building can be dangerous
The most fun college class I’ve created and taught so far was when students including my oldest son asked me to put together a college vocabulary class so their … [Read more...]
What the gift says about the giver
As we prepare for Christmas, you, like me, probably choose gifts hoping to bring maximum delight to the faces of those you are shopping for--whether its kids, … [Read more...]
