Decades Later, Student Finds Teacher To Say 'Thank You'
When John Cruitt's mother died, his teacher was there to help him cope. More than 50 years later, Cruitt sought to find the woman who, he says, changed his life.
Opinion
At The End Of The Day, Cliches Can Be As Good As Gold
Cliches are often criticized as the most overused and contemptible phrases in the English language. But writer Hephzibah Anderson says there are times when cliches are not only useful, but also create a sense of camaraderie. And sometimes, she writes in Prospect magazine, only a cliche will do.
The Mayan Apocalypse: Worthwhile, In Hindsight
Yesterday came and went, but I never finished Ulysses. I never took up skydiving. Come to think of it, I didn't even really finish cleaning up my closet before the "Mayan Apocalypse." Yet even a failed apocalypse still has value, in reminding us that life is fleeting, fragile and unpredictable.
Recipe Rebellion: A Year Of Contrarian Cookbooks
The rebels, rule breakers and renegades who rule this year's Top 10 list aren't looking for a Ph.D. in Traditional Cooking. They're pleasure seekers whose books are filled with quirky facts, gorgeous pictures and ingredients deployed in unexpected places.
When Someone You Know Loses A Child
Nothing is enough to ease a parent's pain in losing a child, but simple gestures of kindness and concern are still welcome even in the depths of grief.
Letters: Southern Baptist Convention Leader On Guns
Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read emails from listeners about an interview with Dr. Richard Land, director of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, about guns.
Forget YOLO: Why 'Big Data' Should Be The Word Of The Year
"Big Data" had just as much to do with President Obama's victory as phrases like "Etch A Sketch" and "47 percent," says linguist Geoff Nunberg. Big Data is also behind anxieties about intrusions on our privacy, whether from the government's anti-terrorist data sweeps or the ads that track us on the Web.
Time For Gun Owners To Be Good Sports About Gun Restrictions
Americans possess too many firearms and nothing will change unless gun owners support the changes the president swears to promote, says commentator Frank Deford.
For Man With Amnesia, Love Repeats Itself
Whenever Jeff Ingram suffers from an amnesia attack, his memory is wiped clean and he has to start over. Fearful that one day he may no longer accept her, his wife reminds him of the memories they've shared.
Op-Ed: Taboo Words Serve An Important Purpose
In an effort to be more precise, accurate and neutral, the Associated Press decided to remove several words, including "Islamophobia" and "homophobia", from the 2013 edition of the AP Stylebook. Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page calls the move "a linguistic blow for blandness."