Ask the Past: despondence
I'm feeling really depressed about the election result. Is there anything you can recommend?
Ed Goode
Bouquet interpretation: to oblivion
It seems I've become the sort of person who buys flowers, at least if the meaning is ridiculous enough. Now, we all know that an iris means 'a message', but what message, exactly? Well, let's find out.
Lilies and poppies are both flowers that
Miss Maud issue 3 now available
It was a bit of a mission getting the new issue of Miss Maud printed and ready to go, but it is finally sorted. If you usually get a copy posted to you, the new one will be on its way shortly. If you don't usually get a
Bouquet interpretation: smiling villain
Once again, my local florist has been putting bargain bouquets out the front of their shop. Let's see what $12 can say this week, shall we?
One of the flowers in this bouquet is freesias, which don't have a meaning, but we also have:
Purple delphinium:
Ask the Past: Energy boost
I recently started a new gym routine, and I'm enjoying it, but it's wearing me out. I am tired and hungry all the time, and I get really grumpy in the afternoons. I don't drink coffee after 2. What else can you recommend for a quick energy boost that will fill me up?
Bouquet interpretation: anticipation
Once again, the florist that I walk past when I'm headed to my favourite cafe had some complicated bouquets out the front:
There are several flowers here that have meanings. We've got:
* Tulip: Fame
* Pink rose: no specific meaning, but roses generally mean love
* Anemone: Sickness.
Ask the Past: better left unasked
Tēnā koe.
I was wondering, dearest Happy Family Happy Home, whether you could help ease my confusion regards the appropriate manner that I should conduct myself when in the company of members of my own sex?
I am male, and have long been plagued by a sense of a desire
Ask the Past: fur coat
I've inherited my grandmother's fur coat, and it's looking a bit grubby. What's the best way to clean fur?
Ask the Past: avoiding Covid
I'm going on my first holiday in ages next week, and I'm worried that I'll catch Covid and have to miss it. Do you have any tips for avoiding infection?
Ask the Past: hot drinks
I'm giving up caffeine for a month, and I don't know how I'll manage without tea and coffee. Can you recommend any other hot drinks that I can start my day with?