My brother occasionally refers to what is called “the mom voice.” It’s not an original term with him, of course, and when he uses it,...

All oral and written communication boils down to making some kind of statement or asking a question. I was surprised when I first...

Unlike other creatures on this planet, we humans are planners—both big and small plans. We can speak one or more fully-developed...

While “selective perception” can be a problem, it’s often very much of a necessity, because every day we’re all confronted with so much...

When I was a young man, I knew an old man who used to say, ‘The more I see of some people, the more I like my dog.’ Years later I learned...

Before recorded music, it was common for people to sing with others in public places, such as in a tavern or in a pub. Songs that were...