In the case of a word like democracy, not only is there no agreed definition, but the attempt to make one is resisted from all sides. It is almost universally felt that when we call a country ...

I have Googled and Binged, without finding a satisfactory resolution (although I did find a LOT of speculative and unsubstantiated bullshit on the MS support forums, a depressing amount of it ...

As the anniversary of the Marshall Fire passes, the word “recovery” has come up a lot. It appeared in headlines, reports and public statements. It suggests progress. It suggests closure. But for many ...

Look up the word recovery in the dictionary, and you’ll see a simple explanation: a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. But if you or a loved one has ever been through trauma or ...