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Recently, I was scrolling through some news articles and came across this headline, "Nearly 2 in 3 A... Read More

Only Suckers Try to Make Magical Childhood Memories for Their Kids Jul. 05, 2025

I refuse to try to build any more precious childhood memories for my kids. I'm just giving them fuel... Read More

Where Does THAT Fit In? Jul. 02, 2025

Will Shortz, puzzle master of The New York Times, has devised a new type of word game. It's so much ... Read More

Courts Not Compelled to Accept 'Obviously Absurd' Presidential Directive Jul. 01, 2025

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay of a temporary restraining order (TRO) granted to ... Read More

Pick Your Poison: Heat Stroke or Air Conditioning? Jun. 28, 2025

If you asked my dad the top three causes of illness worldwide, here's what he'd say: No. 3: Walking ... Read More

Losing Contact Jun. 27, 2025

My contact manager, Outlook, won't open. It doesn't care how often I click. It says it's loading. Bu... Read More

Misuse of 'Unique' Seems 'More Inevitable' Jun. 25, 2025

Q: I've sometimes heard a future event described as being "more and more inevitable." Are there actu... Read More

The End May Be Near for Miranda v. Arizona Jun. 24, 2025

Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart asked Attorney John J. Flynn, represe... Read More

The Awkward Silences in the White House Speak Volumes Jun. 21, 2025

Before we start, it's important that we all know what "Juventus" is. They're an Italian soccer team... Read More

Dying With Bette Jun. 20, 2025

We've all heard about people who suffer for their art. Normally, that doesn't apply to me. As an ove... Read More

A Country in Crisis Jun. 20, 2025

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When I read the shocking news of the assassinations of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her ... Read More

Can We Agree With One Another on 'Each Other'? Jun. 18, 2025

Q: Is it correct to use the phrase "each other" only when it refers to two individuals and "one anot... Read More

The Obsolescence of Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Jun. 17, 2025

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy acknowledged in 2012 — when writing an opinion... Read More

Around the World on a Bicycle -- in 1935! Jun. 13, 2025

Fred Birchmore and I are very different. Fred, for example, is dead. I, as of this writing at least,... Read More

Mispronunciation of 'Nuclear' Goes 'Noo-kyoo-lur' Jun. 11, 2025

President Donald Trump deserves credit for having one talent that many previous presidents have lack... Read More

Prosecuting Parents for Unsafe Sleep Environments Jun. 10, 2025

Every year in this country over 4,500 babies die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Children's ... Read More

Who Knows Where the Phones Go? Jun. 06, 2025

I reach for my phone. It's not in my pocket where it belongs. I'd had it out earlier over where I wa... Read More

Straight From the Horse's Mouth Jun. 04, 2025

Q: Is it "champing at the bit" or "chomping at the bit"? I'm champing/chomping at the bit to know! &... Read More

The Presidential Pardon as a Tool of Political Repression Jun. 03, 2025

American presidents are empowered by Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, "to grant repri... Read More

When It Comes to Biden's Health, There's A Hearty Line Between Immoral and Illegal May. 31, 2025