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On finishing a book
Have you ever found yourself nearing the end of a book and both wanting to race to the end and discover the truth of the mystery or the romance and simultaneously wishing it went on for a few more pages? [...]
A lesson in mahjong etiquette
We were recently on a river cruise. Unlike previously, this one would travel for hours, or even overnight, between ports. So there was time on the ship to relax, have a coffee, and get to know your fellow passengers. I [...]
The Amaryllis Experiment
I like to plant amaryllis every fall for gifting. They are a beautiful flower, grown in a pot, and always a surprise. One stalk or two? Four blooms per stalk, which is the norm, or five or six or—once!—seven! Sometimes [...]