Communication

The Musical Sound of American English

. . . We were at a restaurant in Cairo and the server said something to John in Arabic. As John turned to me to translate, I said, “They’re out of this dish, but happy to bring something else.” . . . It was the tone the server used—at first, apologetic, then as if he were offering a replacement as consolation. . .

Healthy Eating

Eat Like a Human, Not a Machine

“Don’t fuel your body at the same place where you fuel your car. . . Gas stations have become processed-corn stations: ethanol outside for your car and high-fructose corn syrup inside for you.” —Michael Pollan

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