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

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

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

09 Jun 2026

The Canadian Plate

Q. Bannock, Nanaimo bars, smoked salmon, poutine, maple syrup, Montreal bagels, butter tarts, Nova Scotia lobster roll, Saskatoon Berry Pie… These are but some of the foods that you’ll find highlighted across Canada. What about the bigger picture for Canadian dining? What types of diets are most common? . A.

05 Jun 2026

In Good Hands

Q. Anyone who has struggled through art class (🙌🏽), knows how difficult it is to draw hands. Face is a bit cattywampus, but let’s say we’re going for a Picasso vibe. Body is a bit murder scene chalk outline come to life, but at least the legs are bigger than

01 Jun 2026

The Landmarks That Lure

Q. As summer approaches, thoughts of travel – or more budget-friendly dreams about future travel – are ramping up. Which global landmarks are fascinating us most in 2026? . A. To get a sense, Players Time analyzed search demand and hashtag volume on Instagram and TikTok. What did they find?

27 May 2026

You Won’t Bring My Salt

Q. How happy are you to barrel through a singalong, knowing full well that you’re botching the lyrics?.’ ‘Here comes the hummunuhh.’ In mangling the words – and, in so doing, changing the meaning of it all – we are committing a ‘mondegreen.’ Which song lyrics are most often misheard?

22 May 2026

Dullery

Q. It’s the heavy-browed splaining: ‘You’re not understanding me.’ It’s the meeting without end: ‘Let me circle back to my first point.’ It’s the performance art that offers neither performance nor art: ‘Foo la la. My spleen is a dream.’ Bored. What are some lesser-used words that can be employed

17 May 2026

Not Today, Vegetables

Q. ‘Do not put those vegetables on my plate. Please. Do not put those vegetables on my plate.’ As a childhood ‘supertaster,’ few things were as terrifying as a host with a cold-hearted smile, a giant serving spoon, and an insistence on sharing all the food equally between all the

14 May 2026

Hey, DJ

Q. Between weddings, grad, and summer soirées, ‘tis the season of DJs. Which beats are you most likely to hear night to party night? Which songs are perennial requests? . A. We can get some hints from the most requested songs of DJs in 2025. According to DJ Event Player…