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23 Jun 2026

The Sweet Smell Of Vacation

Q. Night-blooming jasmine in Harbour Island, machete-cracked coconut in Jamaica, sea-air in Lanai, Scots pine and spruce in the forests of Norway, early morning pastries in Paris, steaming hot espresso in Milan, freshly squeezed lemon in Sorrento … Certain glorious fragrances stay with you long after you return home from

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20 Jun 2026

Stop And Smell The Snark

Q. In poring through Victorian flower meanings, one can’t help but notice some remarkably specific and quirky attributions. Examples? . A. Here are some beauties from Kate Greenaway’s 1884 ‘Language of Flowers’. How and when does one go about sending these bouquets? . . Wild Tansy – I declare war

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17 Jun 2026

Please Please Please Stop

Q. Why can’t I get that song out of my head?! . A. What do Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, and 300 audio-animatronic dolls have in common? They all take starring roles in songs which, once they get in your head, are not so willing to get out. Even the songs

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11 Jun 2026

A Cozy Corner And A Good Book

Q. With a funhouse of high-flash, high-boom entertainment options, what is it that draws us to the quiet immersion of a good book? . A. Written Word Media polled 3,589 of their readers on the lure of the page… Why Do Readers Read? 2026. Written Word Media i.   To

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