Read “Lederer on Language” every other Saturday in the San Diego Union Tribune and on this site
Celebrating the centennial of our world-famous zoo, I offer a timely exhibition of political animals: Thomas Nast, perhaps the most famous political cartoonist in our
Politicians have been riddled by riddles: What’s a politician? A man who will double-cross that bridge when he comes to it. How can you tell
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter was the earliest feast day decreed by the ancient Christian
Celebrating the centennial of the most famous zoo in the US of A — ours, incorporated in December 1916 — I continue to offer a
I’m button-burstingly proud to announce that this installment of “Lederer on Language” is my 200th for the Union-Tribune. This is a good time, then, to
Some of our most alluring, astonishing and astounding words begin with the last letter of our alphabet: Zarf. Few people know that the holder for
The average American is bombarded daily with more than 1,600 commercial messages and by more than 50 million by the time he or she reaches
Dear Mr. Lederer: My complaint is about the oft misused word only. My late high school English teacher must ache in her grave about its
Valentine’s Day celebrates love. Love, it’s been said, makes the world go ‘round. Love also makes the ride worthwhile. Love is a many-splendored thing, and