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When 'Should'a' Contraction Be Used? Nov. 23, 2016
Could'a, would'a, should'a. We know it's OK to use contractions in speech, but when should they be ... Read More
A Journey From Pessimism to Optimism Oct. 06, 2016
This week, I've had the opportunity to review a couple of important milestones in my life. That's be... Read More
We're Getting 'Ahead' of Ourselves Sep. 28, 2016
TV Commentator: Both presidential campaigns are gearing up ahead of the November election. Viewer: Y... Read More
Hulk Smash! Sep. 10, 2016
My husband is not handy. When it comes to building, hammering and sawing, I am a one-woman band. (Di... Read More
Family Secrets Run Deep Sep. 07, 2016
Dear Annie: I am 67, in very poor health and the holder of a closely guarded family secret that I th... Read More
When 'Good' Words Break Bad Jul. 27, 2016
"I'm really grateful to all my enablers," a successful businesswoman recently told a TV interviewer.... Read More
Putting the Men in Nomenclature Jun. 22, 2016
Did you know there's a guy in your guppy? A fella in your salmonella? A boy in your boycott? The gup... Read More
Reference Letters Beg Honest but Positive Statements Jun. 02, 2016
Q: My friend got her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work. She then ... Read More
I'll Return the Compliment Mar. 29, 2016
DR. WALLACE: I just want you to know how much I appreciate your column. About three years ago, I wro... Read More
This Usage 'Needs Replaced' Jan. 13, 2016
Q: When did the verb "to be" suddenly disappear from proper usage — specifically, not using "t... Read More
Bright Middle-School Boy Can't Write Well Nov. 30, 2014
Q: I have a bright 13-year-old who is an eighth-grade student in a public school. It became apparent... Read More
Shy Child Needs Encouragement May. 18, 2014
Q: Do you have any advice on drawing out a third-grade, shy, introverted and super-sensitive child? ... Read More
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The Media are the Messages Mar. 16, 2011
Conservatives love to hate Frank Rich, the New York Times columnist who wrote his last political col... Read More
