Petals, Politics, and Pointless Pining: A Dig at Dumas’ The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas – a novel that dares to ask the pressing, existential question: 'What if horticulture were as riveting as a murder mystery?' Set amidst the whirling chaos of 17th-century Dutch politics and the delirium of Tulip Mania, (fascinating part of history, you must look into this) one might expect a gripping … Continue reading Petals, Politics, and Pointless Pining: A Dig at Dumas’ The Black Tulip

Daffodil

I sit beneath a Maple tree, eating sandwiches, and drinking tea. Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud encapsulates the whimsical journey of a solitary stroller who stumbles upon a field of daffodils, turning loneliness into lyrical wonder. But let's face it, if clouds wandered around, they'd likely have more on their minds than daffodils. … Continue reading Daffodil