On my last trip to Ireland we were in a pub every night for music “sessions”. Reciting poetry for me substituted for musical performance, as I am unable to carry a tune or play an instrument. My original poetry is a little over-the-top, borderline...
Lovability as an evolutionary adaptation Dogs manage to maintain their loveabilty, even as they age. Human beings respond to their cuteness by nurturing. We relate to pets much in the way we treat our own children. We see the combination of cuteness and dependence,...
Wine tasting here is a ritual that can be intimidating. The self-righteous sommelier stated that filling out the wine order form was a “test of intelligence”. I know little about the intricacies of wine. I know which tastes good and which is going to give me a...
