A kindly University of Michigan linguist, Anne Curzan, makes grammar funner than ever with her new guide to usage, “Says Who.” Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
Living to 100 — And Then Some
Living to 100 — and then some: My grandmother lived till a few weeks short of her 100th birthday. My plan was to do the same. Read more.
The Older You Get, the More Dead People You Know
The older you get, the more dead people you know. They are everywhere now. They keep you company. Read more.
Sexy at Any Age — Tips From My 98-Year-Old Aunt Grace
Some of the best advice I got from my role model aunt was how to be sexy at any age. Read more.
A Woman Can’t Be Too Rich, Too Thin or Have Too Many Toys Stored in Her Basement
A woman can’t be too rich, too thin or have too many toys in her basement — if the grandkids are coming. Read more.
Prayer Flags Were Flying — But What Is Prayer?
Prayer flags were flying at the Ratna Ling Retreat center, and I wondered, but not for the first time, what is prayer? Read more.