What is a storm surge?
After years of hearing about hurricanes, I never understood what storm surge is. Now I think I've got it...
Category: Improving vocabulary
Preserving our humanity
Humane behavior means compassionate behavior, and I don't think we're seeing enough of it. Why and how to preserve our humanity...
What is a health concierge?
Health insurance is complicated enough - and one place we don't need fancy words. Why Aetna shouldn't use "health concierge"
What’s my generation and does it matter?
With all of the social unrest regarding race relations and our country’s response to the corona virus, I’ve been consuming lots of material to help ...
What is Niksen and why is it good?
Tired of staying at home and being bored? What if being bored is good for us?!
What’s the story behind the trench coat?
Do you know how the trench coat got its name, or why it's so popular after 100 years? The Word Nerd explains...