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Why Not Write Your Life? Jan. 21, 2022
When I'm not writing columns or working on my books, I devote a lot of time to helping seniors commi... Read More
Words Fail a Writer Jan. 14, 2022
Dear Annie: I am a published author and have been struggling to write my next book. I've written a h... Read More
The Cure for Writer's Block Jan. 11, 2022
Dear Annie: I used to write every day — mostly poems but also essays. I really want to get bac... Read More
Do Children Read Books Anymore? Aug. 13, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I'm told that I have a great imagination and that has made me consider becoming a write... Read More
Refills from a Blessed Cup Jun. 11, 2021
It was hard for my dad to describe to me what he did at work when I was little. He was a mechanic in... Read More
Is Converting Adjectives to Nouns an Automatic? Jun. 09, 2021
The linguistic purist Tradition Al discusses an alarming trend with his more permissive friend Open ... Read More
Big Tech and Free Speech Apr. 22, 2021
A colleague recently asked me if I approved of Big Tech censoring political and cultural voices on t... Read More
Your Story: Part 2 Apr. 16, 2021
In my last column, I addressed the benefits of writing a memoir, both for yourself and your family m... Read More
Avoid Snacking on Linguistic Bonbons Mar. 24, 2021
We all have our nasty little habits: binge-eating potato chips, chomping on gum and reading columns ... Read More
Why Are They Capitalizing 'Black'? Sep. 22, 2020
A few months ago, I noticed that my published column spelled "black" "Black." As I had submitted the... Read More
A Request: Keep a Pandemic Diary Sep. 03, 2020
Since April, I've been telling my students that their generation will be the ultimate storytellers o... Read More
Summer Books for the Alone Ranger May. 27, 2020
Whether you're self-isolating at a cove, cabin or campsite this summer, or just stuck at home like t... Read More
AP Says Ditch the 'Mistress' May. 15, 2020
The 2020 Associated Press Stylebook is being published soon, and the AP is not humble about what it ... Read More
No Choice: Financial Pro Now a Home-School Teacher Apr. 09, 2020
Q: I am a financial analyst for a large firm. I am not qualified to plan lessons and teach my first ... Read More
Finding Forgiveness Mar. 17, 2020
Dear Annie: I have managed to overcome an abusive childhood, and I'd like to share with you how I d... Read More
Fate Twists With Lunar Squares Mar. 02, 2020
Most people do not decide what they want and then go get it. They decide what they want, and then li... Read More
Message From the Moon Square Mars Feb. 26, 2020
If you feel like you don't have all you need to find your way, it means you're doing life right R... Read More
Replacing a Beloved Pet Jan. 18, 2020
Dear Annie: Our beloved family dog, Dasher, passed away last year. Dasher was a husky. She was the s... Read More
Saber-Toothed Contact Jan. 18, 2020
This morning, I dropped my contact lens in the sink, and it took me no less than 10 minutes to find ... Read More
Double Up on Full Moon Fun Dec. 11, 2019
When you experience something that delights you to the core, you're driven to share it. But not ever... Read More
