Something about red paint always makes me think of a little pizzeria we frequented when I visited my brother in a seaside town on the East Coast. The walls were painted this rich, warm red, which made the place feel inviting and lively yet comfortable. It brings back fond memories. If you want to add …
One of my favorite poems begins, “When I am old, I shall wear purple,” and goes on to list the outrageous things the poet will do as she gets older, including going out in her slippers in the rain and eating loads of sausages. Purple has a reputation for being outlandish, dramatic, and even magical …