To the editor — I recently read a letter to the editor that was filled with an abundance of pompous, pretentious, and grandiloquent words. It was really quite impressive! I must say, I mean, who needs ...

Here’s a powerful strength I developed by solving a personal weakness. First, the weakness: I can be a little impatient, maybe even a little bit lazy. I’ll follow through on my word, but sometimes my ...

You probably don’t read a lot of books written in the 1820s. But if you did, you’d see the word “belie” a lot more. According to Google Ngram Viewer, in the early 1800s, “belie” appeared in books ...

Confidence doesn’t walk in loudly or announce itself. Often, it sneaks in quietly, disguised as simple words, hidden within ...