Señor Juan da Silva was a Portuguese gentleman of the old school—courtly, gracious and somehow tragic.

The “limeade” trees are heavy with the glossy green harvest.

It's easy turning the year's new leaf—but it takes determination to make it stay turned.

“Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without any presents,” said Jo of Little Women many years ago.

When dying, he said, “Dieu me pardonnera, c'est Son metier,” which Mama in her inexpensive French translated as, “Of course God will forgive me … that's His business.”...

When Thanksgiving Day dawns, the ambrosial odors of roasting turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy will rise from camp kitchens round the world.

Luxury today has the flavor of vice. In the ancient world of 1940, luxury was nearly a virtue.

A small amount of Green Chartreuse completely transforms a dry martini.