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How Pundits Came to Give Punditry a Bad Name Aug. 22, 2025

The Language of Ethics

"Oh, the games people play now, Every night and every day now, Never meaning what they say now, Neve... Read More

Feeling Trapped? That's the First Step Toward Freedom Aug. 15, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Do you sometimes feel like you're trapped? Are you ever haunted by the sense that the walls are clos... Read More

Navigate the Path Between Idealism and Pragmatism Aug. 08, 2025

The Language of Ethics

In the aftermath of World War II, Major General Barry Goldwater played a pivotal role in creating th... Read More

The Wisdom of Knowing What You Don't Know Aug. 01, 2025

The Language of Ethics

"We no longer live in a world of fact-based decisions but of decision-based facts." Attributed to No... Read More

Success Thrives in the Light of Purpose and Passion Jul. 25, 2025

The Language of Ethics

"I do wonder, Father, if you've ever lived a day in your life." The line comes from one of my all-ti... Read More

Good Intentions Never Prevail Over Cold Reality Jul. 18, 2025

The Language of Ethics

You know it's true: Giving in to a bully only encourages them to increase their demands. Most of us ... Read More

Celebrating a Day of Ethical Independence Jul. 04, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Half a century ago, when I possessed the charming innocence of a 12-year-old, I took offense at the ... Read More

In Pursuit of Clarity, Avoid the Rush to Judgment Jun. 27, 2025

The Language of Ethics

This is the story of a bird's nest. But it's not the column I planned to write. Instead of ranting a... Read More

When Seeking Peace, Don't Release the Dogs of War Jun. 20, 2025

The Language of Ethics

You know it's true: Giving in to a bully only encourages them to increase their demands. Most of us ... Read More

Combative Language Makes You the Victim of Your Own Success May. 30, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Imagine: Your counterculture social media campaign goes viral, igniting a conflagration of cultural ... Read More

Why Sometimes Not Seeing Is More Believing May. 09, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Readers of a certain age will remember the iconic television series "Mr. Ed." The title character, a... Read More

How to Scratch the Itch that Sabotages your Success May. 02, 2025

The Language of Ethics

What would you consider life's greatest pleasure? The possibilities are endless. Obvious candidates ... Read More

People Can Change -- and That's a Good Thing Apr. 25, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Do you know Lester Young? No, not the jazz saxophone player — the convicted murderer. His stor... Read More

Acquire Ethical Clarity by Embracing Moral Ambiguity Apr. 18, 2025

The Language of Ethics

You may have heard this before: Statistically, automobile accidents more often happen at dusk. Once ... Read More

What's in a Name? Sometimes, Nothing at All Apr. 11, 2025

The Language of Ethics

In the spirit of full disclosure, I'm going public with a humiliating confession. In "Harry Potter a... Read More

A Healthy Diet for the Brain Promotes Ethical Clarity for the Mind Apr. 04, 2025

The Language of Ethics

Do you recognize the name Bert Lahr? Your parents (or grandparents) knew him well: He attained cinem... Read More

I'm Dreaming of a 'Write' Christmas Dec. 11, 2013

The Word Guy

Play Santa "Clause" this holiday season by giving your family and friends some of these ne... Read More

The Liberals' New Lexicon Mar. 22, 2012

Dear Mark

Dear Readers: As most of you know, our language continuously evolves due to new technologies, global... Read More