I have a new favorite word and, no, it’s not “hygge.” Similar to “hygge,” though, this word looks like you dropped a random handful of Scrabble letters onto the … more

Great job, you voted! You exercised your right as a non-felonious adult American citizen to democratically elect the people who will represent us in our state and federal governments for the next few … more

Great job, you voted! You exercised your right as a non-felonious adult American citizen to democratically elect the people who will represent us in our state and federal governments for the next few … more

Rating the OED’s newest additions to the dictionary Did you know that hundreds of words get added to dictionaries every year? If that fact surprised you, well, buckle up, buttercup, because … more

One thing I’m missing this summer is the outdoor barbecue. Yes, I have still fired up the grill for my family, but I really like when my friend Noah is in charge of the grilling duties. I … more

Never read the comments section. It’s the place where trolls from polar opposite ends of the culture war spectrums go to duke it out behind the safety of their screens. Does yelling an insult … more

Trust me, this will be a Grammar Guy article about words, but it’s also going to be about current events. Allow me for a minute to delve into the conversation America is having on race and … more

I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a volcano when it comes to feelings and emotions. Don’t get me wrong: I’m ashamed to have them. So, naturally, I suppress them and … more