We writers love words. Many of us love speaking these words aloud almost as much if not more than writing. That's because we have opinions - opinions we believe ought to be shared. Even to the point of friendly discussion unless that's impossible because someone completely stupid won't understand . But sometimes we opinionated verbalists take a moment and realize we need to fuel our minds and stabilize our opinions with facts. That's why, occasionally, we choose to listen . lis·ten ˈlis(É™)n verb 1. give one's attention to a sound. synonyms: hear , pay attention, be attentive, attend , concentrate noun 1. an act of listening to something. ...