More than ever.

~ when we hear familiar phrases, do we think they all mean the same thing?

When we say to kids, “What did you learn at school today?” the answer is, “Nothing much …”

When we say to our special someone, “Hi, how are you?” the answer is, “Fine, thanks; how are you?”

Do these all mean the same thing?

Of course not.

Context, interest, and caring - wanting to know, listen, and be heard and understood - are all part of it too. And priva…