The word “cool” is subjective; it can mean different things to different people. People use the word to refer to small things, such as rings that change color, and large things, such as 96 phonograph horns made from recycled newspaper and dryer lint mixed with shellac. But cool is the only word I can think [...]
I was admonished this week for using the word “butt” when referring to the section of humans that is used for sitting. “What word should I use instead?” I asked. I was told that I should use the more appropriate term, “bottom.” I thought about this for a minute. Since the part I am referring [...]
Saturday was not my son’s birthday. It was, however, the night of his birthday party at my parent’s house. In a tradition that dates back to my childhood, our family gathers to eat and give gifts to the birthday boy or girl. It is a great way to celebrate, keep the family in touch, and [...]
Writing is a process of trial and error. There is a lot more bad writing in the world than good, that much is for sure. But even good writers have bad days. The trick is knowing what to keep and what to throw back. A major point of success or failure in writing a newspaper [...]