
Catnip—A Surprisingly Useful Herb
Catnip has long been known to have medicinal benefits for humans, mainly as a soothing tonic when made into a tea, but new to me are its insect-repellent properties, which may explain why natural selection favored cats that like to roll on it.

Morning Rituals
These days my morning routine often comprises thinking about all the things various experts have recommended to do before breakfast, then getting dressed and eating breakfast.