Tulip Tragedy at the Royal Wedding! Off With Their Heads!

Woe is the fate of these poor tulips, casualties of Royal Wedding Fever.  This article from London’s Daily Mail makes me sad, and kind of irritated – read on to see how a gift of replacement flowers was rebuffed.  I think the gardening company involved should tell the Royal Gardeners to sod off. Off with … Read moreTulip Tragedy at the Royal Wedding! Off With Their Heads!

Nice day for a white wedding? Victorian Fashion Slaves vs. those who tell the Queen to Kiss It

Whatever happened to Billy Idol’s little sister, anyway?  Well, he voiced his opinions, but in the end, whether or not she wore white was entirely up to her.  Historically, white does symbolize purity.  So that’s why the Pope wears it.  But brides? That’s all Queen Victoria’s fault.  Prior to Victoria’s wedding to Albert, one simply … Read moreNice day for a white wedding? Victorian Fashion Slaves vs. those who tell the Queen to Kiss It

Royal wedding? Or Royal Pain? Some Brits are not amused.

Royal wedding? Gag me with a silver spoon! Some people have had enough. Apparently there’s a significant number of Britons who’ve discovered that combining the Royal Wedding day (many businesses are closing) with May Day and Easter weekend, they can take an 11 day vacation w/ only 3 days off work. Now that’s what I … Read moreRoyal wedding? Or Royal Pain? Some Brits are not amused.