Lagniappe Pronounced LAN-yap, this phrase means “a little something extra.” It might refer to a free dessert at a restaurant or a surprise treat left on your hotel pillow. Laissez les bons temps ...

These old Irish proverbs are certainly wise words to live by but these Irish nuggets of wisdom are both hilarious and really very strange. Go on! Give them a read and try not to smile on this ...

The Irish have a rich tradition of storytelling and poetry, with their language full of colorful and insightful sayings and phrases that reflect their history, culture, and values. Irish sayings ...

Poets have a way of incorporating other poets into their work. Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal ...

Although I use ‘Cheddar’ in the headline, technically Dubliner is not a type of Cheddar, but a cheese in a league of its own (forgive my shorthand there). But it shares a lot of characteristics with ...

Wood shutters rose in popularity during the early 2000s and "have become a visual shorthand for that era's cookie-cutter home aesthetics," says Rachel Cannon. The founder of Rachel Cannon Limited in ...

Best Swami Vivekananda Quotes: Swami Vivekananda ... legacy and celebrate the power of his inspiring words. His brilliant quotations encapsulate profound truths and serve as a beacon of hope ...

Whether it's a phrase from a notable figure, a famous movie quote, words plucked from a cherished tome, a lyric from a song, or a line or two taken from poetry, love quotes of all kinds are here ...