The Perils and Progress of Regency Roads
British roads were often described as despicable places where fresh gravel or deep mud left horses so exhausted they could not pull their load. Sounds like fun!
Continue reading →Books and Chocolate-July 2026
Last month was Book Disappointment Month. Things got much better this month with a quirky, funny, recommendation from my quirky, funny son.
Continue reading →You can’t say that: Cut from the Same Cloth
It should come as no surprise that the expression ‘cut from the same cloth’ comes from the world of tailoring.
Continue reading →World Chocolate Day: Chocolate as Medicine
Today is World Chocolate Day. Celebrated globally, it commemorates the date chocolate was first introduced to Europe in 1550. But chocolate’s rich history extends far beyond its European connections. Chocolate in the Americas Chocolate begins with the plant Theobroma cacao, a name given in the 18th century by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. The name translates to food of the gods. Cultures in Central America—including the Olmec, Maya, and Mexica (Aztec)—treated cacao as a ritual … Continue reading →
