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Book Review: Tell Me More
Forget reviewing this book; after reading it, I had the urge to call the author and invite her over. I’d pour us some sauvignon blanc and blare the Richard Thompson and we’d toast …
Care of the Soul: Angels and the Brain
There’s little room for wonder and real poetry in the mechanical metaphors we use to describe ourselves.
Faux Paws: Common Sayings Animal Lovers Should Avoid
Thingifying animals is a thing (Sure! I'll be your guinea pig!)—and words matter. Here are tips for kinder and more mindful, animal-inclusive speech from the world’s wisdom traditions.
Hot Button Words
I was reading about certain words that should never be used in advertising because they yield poor results. The article pointed out that people are far less likely to click on the …
Listening and Leaping with Naomi Shihab Nye
Nye talks about the ways poetry is a language without explanation.
Overcoming Your Difficult Family: Being Clear
An excerpt from Overcoming Your Difficult Family: 8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation
Think Verb, Not Noun
Breath action into everyday words. “You might be surprised at how many nouns in the English language can be used as verbs.”
