My blog, The Power of Words, is on PsychologyToday.com

Blog entries:

The Word Workout: Why Talking is the Brain Exercise You May Be Missing, June 21, 2026
Discover why talking serves as a vital mental workout for brain health, combating the modern decline in daily conversation and the associated loneliness epidemic. This article explores the health benefits of talking and offers actionable strategies to increase daily conversation across all ages.

Will AI Make Us More Rude? July 13, 2026
Are we rude to AI? Explore why we skip "please" and "thank you" with digital assistants, and how this conversational shift could permanently impact human interactions.