AI gives me some statistics on what U.S. consumers spend on celebrations of various Days. Major Holiday Spending Valentine's Day In 2024, U.S. consumers spent $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day, with the average person spending $185.81 capitaloneshoppingnrf. Major spending categories included jewelry ($6.5 billion), evenings out ($5.4 billion), and flowers ($2.9 billion) Americans expect to … Continue reading Getting the show on the road
“Would you like to look at these books before I turn them over to a junk dealer?” Uncle was kind enough to ask when I visited him last. The so-called junk, a term that didn't sit well with me, belonged to my grandfather. I’d scanned through those books a couple of years ago, each holding … Continue reading Alternatives
This is the longest entry I'm posting on WP. It is a translation of a Hindi story by Geetanjali Shree, winner of the International Booker Prize. Her novel was translated into English by Daisy Rockwell, and the translated work "Tombs of Sand" also won the Booker Prize. This is the translation of one of her … Continue reading March, Mom and Sakura – a translation
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