A talk for both (all) sides…

In late September, I invited readers to tune into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ October General Conference. I don’t know how many accepted the invitation, but I hope some did.This week, I’m doing something I haven’t done very much here at Words Mean Stuff. I’m letting someone else make the main point

Stories old, stories new…

At the start of the year, I began two story series here on Words Mean Stuff… It was an experiment. And it was a task I thought I could accomplish.It would be simple right? “They’re just short stories, not novels… I can throw up a simple plan and write the stories as I go.” Well,

Continuous learning

Over the last few months, I’ve spent roughly four hours a day, every day, reading. (And that doesn’t include for-fun or religious obligation stuff…) I also attended a conference last month, including workshops, breakout sessions, and preconference zoom sessions. Why am I doing all of this? I have a graduate degree and an IQ that