In case you’ve recently acquired a new dog, and are wondering what to name it, look no further than the early fifteenth-century manuscript called The Master of Game. Appended at the end is a list of suitable names for your… Read More
A friend of mine sent me this article by Bennett Muraskin at Slate about the fascinating origin of many popular Jewish last names. I had no idea how recently the process occurred—starting mostly in 1787, when Holy Roman Emperor Joseph… Read More
My mother’s name was Constance. My friend Liz named her daughter Honor. My friend Gina named her daughter Grace. My friend Helena’s middle name is Comfort. I know people named Faith and Hope, and those of us who grew up… Read More
The handles of grocery carts rank third on the list of the germiest public surfaces to touch (behind playground equipment and armrests of public transportation).