The Kansas Board of Regents has posted proposed revisions to its misguided policy on social media. The revisions include some of the changes suggested by a working group the regents
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A hackneyed metaphor flies out of bounds
Good metaphors focus attention on important aspects of a topic, improve understanding and allow readers to see a subject in a new light. Bad metaphors, on the other hand, cheapen
Continue readingA question that brings tears to a journalist
I spent the morning judging entries for a high school journalism competition. Many were quite good, showing clear thinking, maturity and solid language skills. I always come away impressed. And
Continue readingYes, context does count, in pictures and in words
Let’s consider the importance of context. Context allows us to put things into perspective. It helps us delve beneath the surface and understand deeper meanings. In life, context nourishes spirituality.
Continue readingSinging the praises of strong verbs and good writing
Good writing bursts from the page and into the conscience. It sharpens the knowable. It illuminates the unknown. So let’s stop for a minute and admire a bit of good
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