Q. How to capture the soul of a big city in a single stem flower? Plenty of cities haven’t been granted their own flowers – rude. They have to share petals with other urbanites in their states, provinces, territories. What are some cities that have been accorded their own blooms?
Q. How and when did chocolate become so popular at weddings? A. Photo-engraved chocolate bars, DIY chocolate buffets, chocolate dipped meringues, pyramids, bacon, truffle diamonds. Every year, brides and grooms get more creative in how they work chocolate into their wedding days. And why not? If you’re going to incorporate one
Q. It’s World Mental Health Day. In my other ‘hat’ as an organizational psychologist – working non-clinically with leaders of different stripes – I’m acutely aware of the dangers of mental health disinformation. One frequent reality check for me is the well-stocked American Psychological Association site. What guidance does the
Q. Malaphor? Guilty. That is: mistakenly jumbling two folk sayings, or idioms. The result? Undeniable nonsense meets knowing nods. What are some oft heard malaphors? . A. The malaphor: ‘Slipped through the radar’ Its broken parts: ‘Slipped through the cracks’ + ‘Under the radar’ • The malaphor: ‘I stuck my