Words!

English is a rich and powerful language drawing from many roots. Nevertheless, there are several non-English words that enrich our ability to communicate — and … Read more

Religion!

A bit of humor to celebrate a fine fall day. Dorothy Parker went to a Catholic elementary school, but she was asked to  leave after … Read more

Uncertainty

While I was out biking recently, I was thinking about how our modern information society with its maps, searches, and data about every aspect of … Read more

Haiku

This haiku merits a bit of explanation. Wild Bill Hickok was playing poker in Lead, South Dakota, when he was shot and killed. The cards … Read more