I gagged when I first tried out this Blog title. But, before you stop reading, let’s satisfy all our curiosities. In 1916, in Finland, some scientists decided to advance the science behind the hypothesis in this statement. Here’s what they did. They arranged for 3 groups of daycare children, selected so there were uniform profiles…

I know by now you know words are important to me. Selecting just the right word, or wrong word, when writing or speaking can make a world of difference. Even the order of words or using a comma or a conversation pause can quickly turn things around. Here are a few examples to bring a…

I know the title reads funny. It just doesn’t sound right. For those whose first language is English, you could instantly ‘correct it to Big Red Truck. Ah, that sounds right. I know the formula but not the reason. Let’s get on the same page. We are talking about adjectives – those words that describe…

I was on a road trip with my wife recently. We are wiser now and only cover about 600 kilometres each day. And we share a significant overlap in musical appreciation. On the trip, I noticed several songs that referenced outdoor porch lights. Some were from the perspective of the homeowner letting her loved one…

I look forward to a clever wristwatch that can tell me how my blood sugars are doing. I’m not diabetic, but all my reading leads me to conclude that spikes in my insulin over time are not good for me. I have set about reducing those spikes in frequency and size. Not being diabetic will…

I start to think this way when I haven’t seen a good friend in person. Zoom will do that to me! “Hi, Tom. You’re looking great. You’ve lost a lot of weight.” I did say think and not say. I do appreciate the intent when others say that about me. But I think this means…

I like this bumper sticker as one of my guide rails for my life. Let me explain how its meaning has changed over my passing years. Thinking about it from my child’s mind, I could balance myself if I stood on one foot. Now, when I close my eyes, it is undoubtedly more challenging. Perhaps…

I recall sitting in many classes in the latter years of high school and through university. One common question from students was, “Is that going to be on the test?” I know I groaned every time, but it is only now, looking back, that I understand why I groaned. It was because the question implied…

I think one of the roles that older adults can play in Western society is to help older teens. I’m not sure if the term ‘older adults’ has a widely accepted definition. I won’t try to define it, but I’ll leave it to each reader to decide if they would include themselves for the purposes…

I’m not sure where I first heard this word. I don’t do crossword puzzles often, so it wasn’t there. Paltering is defined as a true statement meant to mislead the listener. The first known use of palter to describe acting insincerely or deceitfully was in the 1580s. It is often used in negotiations. A person selling a…