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Truly Offensive Four-Letter Words by James N. Watkins


(Connections   August 4, 2023)
The classic movie 'A Christmas Story,' reminds us that there are even dirtier words…
Topics: Attitudes Change Communication Humor Language, Meaning Social Issues


25 Words That Don't Mean What They Used To by Paul Anthony Jones / Miental FLoss


(Connections   June 17, 2023)
It's inevitable that words will change over time. In some instances, words gain new meanings entirely different from their original definition…
Topics: Change Communication Language, Meaning Popular Culture Trends


If You Want a Story, Sit Down and I'll FInd One for You by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   May 20, 2022)
Storytelling is an art of necessity, which all of us engage in,, but not all do well…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Memories Relationships


In Georgia, Taking Shelter from the Storm by Garrison Keillor


(My World   February 3, 2022)
The beauty of small talk…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Communication Contentment, Satsifaction Language, Meaning Relationships Travel


A Weekly Deadline by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 29, 2022)
Facing a blank screen week after week is a challenge…
Topics: Communication Discipline Writing


English Spelling is Ridiculous by Sally Davies / Aeon


(My World   August 7, 2021)
Why is the English spelling system so weird and inconsistent? Yet, most people use it with surprising accuracy…
Topics: Communication History Language, Meaning Technology Writing


Be the Most Interesting Person in Any Conversation by Marcel Schwantes / Inc.


(Connections   July 31, 2021)
Get rid of the small talk…
Topics: Change Communication Learning Relationships


Don't Be a Bad Listener by Stephanie Vozza / Fast Company


(Connections   July 16, 2021)
We come into conversations with our own agendas and low attention spans, but if you want to build better relationships you need to master active listening…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Attitudes Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making Civility Communication Relationships


America Isn't Awkward Enough by Adam Kotsko / Zocalo Public Square


(Connections   July 15, 2021)
Our anti-social norms keep us from engaging in the uncomfortable moments that lead to real change…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Attitudes Change Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making Communication COVID-19 Relationships Wellness


Simplicity by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 17, 2021)
Achieving clear communication is not as easy as it seems…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Writing


Easy Does It? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 2, 2021)
The challenges of language and meaning…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Writing


COVID's Impact on Language by James N. Watkins


(Connections   March 12, 2021)
New words and phrases; classic words and phrases dusted off…
Topics: Communication COVID-19 History Language, Meaning News


Truth Decay by David Gushee / Baptist News Global


(Connections   January 30, 2021)
Truth is interpersonal and covenantal…
Topics: Communication Ethics & Morality Faith Relationships Trust


Flaming Emails and Comments by James N. Watkins


(Connections   January 29, 2021)
How to deal with them…
Topics: Civility Communication Internet Relationships Writing


What If? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 4, 2020)
Pondering one of the biggest words in our vocabulary…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning


Patron Saint of Freelance Writers by James N. Watkins


(Arts & Entertainment   August 29, 2020)
Inspiration for producing beautiful words…
Topics: Bible Communication Inspiration Writing


On Expressing Feelings by Ken Potts


(Connections   August 17, 2020)
Emotionsal honesty has its limits…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Character, Integrity Communication COVID-19 Family Parenting, Parents Psychology, Psychological Health Relationships


The Truth About Lying by James N. Watkins


(Connections   August 7, 2020)
Don't destroy your credibility—check the facts and the Good Book!…
Topics: Bible Character, Integrity Communication COVID-19 Current Events, News Fraud Language, Meaning Media News Relationships Social Issues Social Media Trust Writing


Open Mic for Authors Reported by Stu Johnson


(Connections   June 10, 2020)
Special event for senior writers…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Writing


Do We Ask Enough Questions? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 7, 2020)
Making sense in a sometimes senseless world…
Topics: Beliefs Communication COVID-19 Current Events, News Media News Trust


Express Yourself Submitted by Stu Johnson


(My World   May 30, 2020)
Ageless Authors and its newest writing contest 'Coping with Crisis'…
Topics: Communication Coping COVID-19 Crisis Opportunity Writing


Life's Too Complex… by Ken Potts


(Connections   October 13, 2019)
…for 'bumper sticker' philosophies…
Topics: Communication Relationships Writing


'Winning' an Argument by Ken Potts


(Connections   June 30, 2019)
It's not always the mot important thing…
Topics: Civility Communication Relationships


Sham or Subtle by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 28, 2018)
Judging what we hear or read…
Topics: Communication Media Writing


Words Considered by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 31, 2018)
English in other times and places
Topics: Change Communication Language, Meaning Memories


Learning from others takes finding common ground by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Travel   August 17, 2016)
Lessons from a trip to Greece…
Topics: Communication History Learning Relationships Religion Travel


Senior Moments? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 3, 2016)
Thoughts about writing this column…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Communication Writing


What Do I Say? Submitted by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   June 29, 2016)
How to talk to someone who has Alzheimer's…
Topics: Communication Coping Disease Relationships


In Short by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 29, 2016)
What happens when a youngster summarizes the story of the Bible…
Topics: Bible Communication Writing


Defining Words, Defining Morality by James N. Watkins


(Our World   April 3, 2016)
Words shape society, but there remains a True Word…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Social Issues Trends


Listening by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 6, 2016)
Some practical tips on the art of listening…
Topics: Communication Relationships Wellness


Is Talk Cheap? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 27, 2015)
When I heard that certain people (mostly youth) spend too much time texting rather than talking, I was not surprised…
Topics: Communication Relationships Social Media Technology