*Thank God it’s Pi Day! If you happen to be either a stickler for math or a circle (or maybe both), you’re probably enjoying a day dedicated to everyone’s favorite irrational number. If you’re not a math-y kinda person, we’re perfectly happy to provide a pi primer! If you’re like us, you’re probably seeing a…
The modern word for carpet comes from the Latin carpere, meaning “to pluck”. In the days of the Romans, carpeting was made from unraveled, or plucked, fabric. So the word for carpeting has the same root as “carpe diem”, which means seize (or pluck) the day. That said, here’s our advice to you: carpet diem.…
Beware the Ides of March! Or, you know, don’t. Unless you’re Caesar (or someone who needs to be absolutely sure your ad appears in the next issue of Paper Shop), you’ll probably be okay. Friday is the day that we wrap up our week’s work, give the paper a final go-over, and send the whole…