How many times have you used the words hustle and bustle, yet had no idea what the pair meant in concert? Lexicology experts can’t agree either. One insists that the word hustle harkens back to 1684 as an adaptation of the Dutch word hutselen (meaning shake). Others insist that hustle and bustle first appeared in 1812—years after the Old English word “bustle” (originally bersten) debuted…
When you’re out to impress someone, what’s on the menu when you treat them to a meal? If you’re like most of us, a generous helping of “surf and turf,” a decadent combo of steak and lobster, says a lot about how much you respect your dinner guest. Ironically, neither steak nor lobster has always been considered the ultimate entree. According to the Book of…
A Belize all inclusive vacation has the power to add years to your life Admit it: the last time you declared “Enough!” and decided to relax and recharge was so long ago, you can’t put your finger on the year, much less the exact date. It happens. You are fully caught up in a life that can make you wish you were an octopus with…
According to the Pew Research Center, it’s gotten harder to forge romantic relationships over the past decade, and this is equal opportunity reportage. Men are as troubled as women about the process of finding “the one,” so couples who are lucky enough to find a forever commitment deserve to have it all on a honeymoon. And so do you. The place to have it all…
If you’ve exhausted your list of North American destinations focused on entertainment or educational value that gave your children an up-close and personal look at the USA’s history and heritage, it may be time to consider expanding your kids’ vistas by taking them overseas. If you began shaking your head in mid-sentence because you’ve already collected your share of “kids on planes” nightmares, relax. Belize…
When was the first time you heard someone describe a performance as a “perfect 10”? It’s the ultimate compliment for skating and gymnastics competitors, and those who recall classic films are likely to remember 10 as the criteria British actor Dudley Moore used to describe the woman of his dream in the movie, “10.” Did you know that 10 is an ideal number of people…
Laura Jean’s passion for travel and blogging about her adventures is so strong, she once wrote an homage to her travels, including this unabashed confession: “I recently made a bold declaration to the universe. I want to travel the world and write love letters, poems and short stories about the places that captivate my heart. You see, I fall in love with places. Maybe you…
To whom do you turn for travel advice? Uncle Richard who fancies himself a global traveler and offers advice before you ask for it? Perhaps you count on the Internet to ferret out tips on specific destinations that you’re interested in exploring. Some people are so fascinated by other cultures and societies, they keep scrapbooks of clippings from travel magazines, pining over text and images…
An April 29th edition of the Axios newsletter included a statistic that’s hard to believe, but it came from a study conducted by the Center for American Progress. It seems the “average household wealth for those under 40 in the U.S. is up 49% from its pre-pandemic level,” writes Emily Peck. Millennials (ages 27-43) haven’t seen this much growth since 1989 when the Federal Reserve…
Kindly note: Voting has closed for the 2024 awards, thanks to all who voted for us! You’re not imagining things if it seems as though everyone on the planet is being asked to participate in elections this year. According to Time magazine reporters, 2024 is slated to set new records globally, as “more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at…