In recent weeks at Webb’s “Weird Words,” we’ve bounced around from good dictionaries to newly coined words to vocab from the Caribbean — the latter inspired by a recent vacation in St. Croix. This week, I tried to get back to an ordinary selection of oddball terms from my sprawling master-list; but I wound up
I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you coming from me. There are mornings I don’t feel like praying. There. I said it! If you’ve read this column for any length of time, you know that my faith is the foundation of everything. My family, my home, my work, the way I try
“Be a best friend, tell the truth, and overuse I love you. Go to work, do your best, don’t outsmart your common sense, don’t let your praying knees get lazy, and love like crazy.” Simple words from a great song by Lee Brice. I was listening to it in the car while putting in the
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries. Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 This is a time when you might feel grounded and secure, Taurus. Your inner strength will allow
Appearing at the end of closing credits for Solo Mio comes this simple phrase: “Deo Gratias.” That’s Latin for “Thanks Be to God” — and it’s appropriate not only due to the film’s Italian setting, but also because that’s the way most viewers will feel after seeing it. Indeed, this popular rom-com — just finishing
Last week, we explored style trends, highlighting garments like trench coats, asymmetrical shirts, and tops. This week, we’ll look at 2026 spring accessory-specific trends to check in on belts, bags, socks, and shoes. First up, belts. Several different trends are happening for belts this spring. It doesn’t matter if you wear yours cinched at the
Well, folks. They did it to us again. That’s right. Daylight saving time has swooped in like it does every single year, stolen an hour right out from under us, and left us all stumbling around squinting at our phones, going, “Wait… what time is it actually?” I don’t know about you, but my body
When I started a recent “Weird Words” list with bananaquit, I never dreamed I’d see one a short time later. Named for its bright yellow feathers — with the final “quit” imitative of its cry — the bananaquit is a small, colorful bird found in Central and South America … along with the Caribbean. I’d
You are one-of-a-kind. There’s nobody in the world quite like you, nobody who has your insight or your experiences. Out of more than eight billion people on Earth today, you are unique. You stand out — and as in the new mystery, “I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home” by Fergus Craig, you’re
As we look towards the official start of spring, and as the weather slowly turns over its leaves, we can start thinking about warmer-weather dressing and this season’s trends. To be honest, I’ve never been someone to follow trends blindly. I much prefer pieces that stand the test of time and quality staples that speak
