Sallie Boyles, Write Lady

Why Parents Let Us Play in the Woods

Why Parents Let Us Play in the Woods

Did you have much free rein as a child, or did you mostly play under...
Otherworldly Whispers

Otherworldly Whispers

Have you ever gotten a weird message—maybe as an otherworldly whisper or a fleeting thought—and...
Listen to Yourself

Listen to Yourself

Has anyone ever told you to listen to yourself? Or maybe you have said that...
Making a Case for Profanity

Making a Case for Profanity

Are you okay with profanity? Does your answer depend on the circumstance? For example, would...
Two hands cupped, open and empty.

To Beg or Not to Beg

How do you feel about begging as a way of persuading someone to act in...
How to Toss Your Word Salads

How to Toss Your Word Salads

Have you ever used a salad diet to cut calories or increase your intake of...
Your Call May Be Recorded

Your Call May Be Recorded

“Your call may be recorded … for training purposes only.” How often do you hear...
False Equivalences

The Downfall of False Equivalences

What’s wrong with comparing two different things to make a point? Drawing parallels between A...
Read the Room

Read the Room

When people say, “Read the room,” what comes to your mind? Although the opposite can...
A Gift for a Stranger

A Gift for a Stranger

When have you selected gifts for people you didn’t know? Maybe some of the following...

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