A couple of physical objects have appeared at the White House since the election, and they are so odd as to warrant a feng shui exploration. The first is that...... Read More

The next time you see me, you may not recognize me—I scarcely recognize myself now when I look in a mirror.  I’ll soon have a ponytail. I’ve already got a...... Read More

In the naming of life forms, common names are yang, and scientific names are yin. That’s without exception. One of the things that makes common names yang is that they...... Read More

I’m dropping the phrase “master bedroom” and using instead “main bedroom.” Being a pro-feminist and being from Alabama, I’ve always felt funny using the term “master.” Nobody had to explain...... Read More

If you’re bored in your own home, something’s wrong—something about your space needs fixing. Maybe (could it be?) you need more books that you haven’t read (but are itching to...... Read More