Thinking of you / Missing you / Long-Distance Love and Friendship + Other Fun Products with Tea and Coffee Quotes

Sometimes we think of someone far away, and a postcard helps a lot. I know, because I sent many postcards … More

131 British English Words That Can Be Confusing to American Speakers

Some of them look like American English words but mean something completely different. Examples include pissed, dishy, homely, jumper, mooch, … More

Your Hotel Room Looks Clean, But These Key Areas May Not Be

One of them is, you guessed it, the key itself; but there are others harder to clean. Here are some … More

Made to Stick. Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. A Book Review

How to make stories easy to understand, memorable, and able to influence thought and behavior. Examples include stories about the … More

So many books, so much to do! Quote Mugs, T-shirts, Keychains, and More for Avid Readers

I was at a mall yesterday and entered there the Carturesti Bookstore, one of my favorites. Their store there is … More

Romanian Humor: 43 Funny Romanian Expressions Translated

Here are forty-three popular Romanian expressions, most of them funny and some of them irreverent, to delight speakers of English. … More

Life is more complicated than single-minded statements

Live to eat, or eat to live? Well, probably neither! Food can be quite a pleasure and it’s worth it … More

“Everything is copy,” said Nora Ephron. But in what way?

There was something that nagged at me quite a lot recently when I read a piece about the late Nora … More

Art, Psychology, and Forks in the Road

I was listening to a radio show recently and the guest, a very accomplished painter, was criticizing artists who go … More

Some Things to Do When You’re Stressed to Relieve Tension Quickly

If you’re wondering what to do when you’re stressed, I have some ideas. For starters, you may want to cook … More