If you live in Utah and have seen tulips bursting from the damp soil, robins hopping around for worms, or teenagers sluffing in the park, you might think it’s spring. But natives of this state are well aware of Mother Nature’s wry sense of humor. It’s never really spring in Utah. Here are some tricksContinue reading “Utah’s Faux Spring”
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Egg-stra Fun Easter Traditions
It’s Easter-time again. Tulips are blooming. Birds are singing. Czech men are beating their wives with pussy-willows. Yep. That’s right. Pussy-willow whippin’ is just one of many strange Easter traditions from around the globe. The idea is, pussy-willow whips will bring health and youth to anyone who is smacked with them. Don’t knock it. I mightContinue reading “Egg-stra Fun Easter Traditions”