The New Yorker1 month agoHumorA Father-Daughter Swearing Lesson in "The F-Word"Language is complex and versatile, with words holding multiple meanings and impacts beyond dictionary definitions. [ more ]
All Singles And Married1 month agoWritingDear Parents And Intending Parents, I Have Important Advise For You.Parents should be mindful of the words they speak over their children as they carry power and can impact their lives significantly. [ more ]
Independent2 weeks agoWritingAsk Allison: 'A 'fortune teller' told me that I would have a sad, unhappy life 18 years ago, and I still worry about it now'Words spoken in passing can have a lasting impact on our mindset, even when proven wrong by subsequent life events. [ more ]