From nostalgia to fauxstalgia, from golden oldie to Before Time, here are some of the ways we talk about days gone by.  Continue reading...

Here are some euphemisms to help you get through the rest of this year's "human hibernation."  Continue reading...

Here are the three questions you should ask yourself to find out if self-publishing is right for you.  Continue reading...

Like many four-letter words, poll is versatile. Where did it come from, and how did it come to be associated with voting?  Continue reading...

Three reasons why you should take a step back and consider "back-and-forth" writing.  Continue reading...

As we approach a presidential election, I've been thinking about campaign slogans old and new, memorable and forgettable. Is the political slogan still relevant? Or is it passé in the era of hashtags, acronyms, and memes?  Continue reading...