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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
In a word: A look at strange-sounding figures
Jeremiads and other figures of speech you should know or the world as we know it is going to end.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
In a word: The wit and wisdom of presidents
They didn't get into America's highest office by being dull and dim-witted. Well, in most cases.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2024
In a word: Are your graying Latin roots showing?
At the risk of making you bibulous, let's look at the Latin origins of many English words.
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PublishedJune 30, 2024
In a word: Is it all Greek to you too?
A doctor who studied psychology, which comes from the root words 'psycho' (soul; spirit) and 'logy' (study of), might diagnose you with a 'phobia' (fear), which is an irrational anxiety or dread of something.
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PublishedJune 23, 2024
In a word: The hustle and its ‘weasel’ language
This 'limited edition' column is on sale now! And probably again next season.
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PublishedJune 16, 2024
In a word: My story: How I became a word guy
Mrs. Perkins, bookmobiles and even the Army are among the defining elements in this columnist's language-loving journey.
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PublishedJune 9, 2024
In a word: Interesting words in today’s news
Much to the joy (or maybe the disappointment, you be the judge) of word wonks everywhere, some of the Trumps trial’s combatants even coined new words to describe one another.
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PublishedJune 2, 2024
In a word: Puns: When you need a good groan
'Outside,' 'flies,' 'like,' 'Intercourse' and other words that take us in the wrong direction for a righteous laugh.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
In a word: A last drink with words at the bar
A toast, then, to figures of speech and the spirited way they enhance our world.
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PublishedMay 19, 2024
In a word: More words saunter into a bar
Belly up with them if you can stomach some clever word play.
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