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Writing on meaning, language, and the gap between what people say and what they mean.

They Say: “Life Is Meaningless.” How Do I respond?

They Say: “Life Is Meaningless.” How Do I respond?

Outside, the world is flooding. You can’t fight off every raindrop; you can only wear a raincoat, get a boat, or use an umbrella. But…

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When Conversations Quietly Die Before Relationships Do

When Conversations Quietly Die Before Relationships Do

How often have you been on the cusp of a long friendship that begins to disintegrate? The analogy is that bridge you cross on the…

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The Cheeseburger, the Hot Dog, and the Missing Meaning

The Cheeseburger, the Hot Dog, and the Missing Meaning

Shared meaning lives within overlapping snippets of understanding. That understanding ensures you get the actual fast food you ordered. Once, in a tourist town, I…

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