Whistling in the Dark
Dear READERS: I published the following article earlier this week, but used the wrong idiom! This is what happens if I get too sure of myself and word meanings. My sister, who is deaf, has made it a lifelong habit to look up words and phrases to make sure she...
Silver Lining Update
Last week I shared with you some of the little (and big) things that people are doing to help people while we all practice social distancing. Readers commented, sent emails, and chatted with me on the phone. So here is a list of what has been shared so far. Maybe...
The Silver Lining in The Worldwide Cloud of Pandemic
Many of you can remember the days after Nine-Eleven. Americans had a common enemy and they stood shoulder to shoulder in opposition to anyone who had tried to harm them. Some pictures in the news at that time have remained in my memory ever since. Ash-covered New...
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