Not All That is Paltry is Trivial
Anatoly wonders why we double up on names in certain words.
Control Freaks
Naomi Baron looks at modern communication.
Oxford World’s Classics Quiz: Part Three
The third part of the week-long Oxford World’s Classics Quiz.
Portland, Oregon
Ben’s Place of the week is Portland, Oregon.
A Pulitzer Winner Reflects
Daniel Walker Howe reflects on winning The Pulitzer Prize.
Oxford World’s Classics Quiz: Part Two
Part Two of the OWC Quiz.
Rising Food Prices: What Should be Done?
Pamela Ronald responds to an editorial by Paul Krugman.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
An excerpt from Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa.
When Can You Say Thin Is Too Thin?
Alexander R. Lucas, M.D., author of Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and former Head of the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic. For forty years he has been a recognized authority on anorexia, with a practice that drew patients from around the world. Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa defines anorexia, […]
Oxford World’s Classics Quiz: Part One
Part One of the Oxford World’s Classics Quiz.
National Poetry Month:
Introducing Michael Manner
A poem from Michael Manner for poetry month.
Happy Passover: The Szyk Haggadah
A look at the Szyk Haggadah.
History is a Gift: The Colfax Massacre
LeAnna Keith reflects on the anniversary of the Colfax Massacre.
Linguistic Pet Peeves:
Or, I’d Rather Be Napping
Ammon Shea shares a pet peeve.
Clique – Podictionary Word of the Day
[display_podcast] The word clique sounds French doesn’t it. Well, it was. Of course it means “a tight group of people” and is often used in a disparaging way.