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Antique mocha ware, made in England to export to the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries, caught collectors’ attention in the mid-20th century. Like many mocha pieces, this colorful mug is decorated with several patterns.

The name for decorated pottery like this can be deceiving

Mocha pottery is made from clay and features colorful patterns painted over a white glaze.

 

Some of the brightest spots in my garden right now are my clumps of mixed crocuses. (Getty Images)

Lessons spring from what does and does not winter over

Taking stock of how your garden fared through the cold, wet months will help you plant for the future.

 

Harrop: Governors, ‘woke’ or not, leave boycotts to consumers

State governments shouldn’t be dictating business decisions. Consumers can use their influence.

 

Saunders: Of all schools, Stanford Law should know better

If you’re educating future lawyers, what does drowning out debate teach your students.

Give your home some extra love with a deep clean this spring. (Jennifer Bardsley)

Roll up your sleeves and tackle these 15 spring cleaning steps

A lot of work? Sure. But it beats paying $800 for a cleaning service to do all this stuff.

Give your home some extra love with a deep clean this spring. (Jennifer Bardsley)

What to do when a co-worker makes you miserable

It’s counterintuitive, but you need to get to know that person better. You don’t need to be friends — just understand them better.

Schwab: Imagine if blood transfusions were illegal for all

To protect the religious beliefs of a few, should courts determine the medical care allowed to all?

Harrop: DeSantis’ ‘woke’ war is a drag, and not the fun kind

Most of the time the Florida governor is a kill-joy. It’s when he gets ‘serious’ that he’s just silly.

Is every day Groundhog Day — and the same old bad habits?

How can we embrace change without waking up every morning to the same day?

Burke: Are MAGAs soon joining Know Nothings as past history?

The U.S. has a rich history of dead off-the-wall political movements. MAGA should follow that path.

This cast-iron wood stove kept a 19th-century room warm. Its embossed designs, especially the rows of pointed arches on its sides, were meant to evoke medieval architecture.

Designs on this cast-iron wood stove exemplify Gothic Revival style

This Victorian-era stove features a row of pointed arches, a distinctive feature of Gothic architecture.

This cast-iron wood stove kept a 19th-century room warm. Its embossed designs, especially the rows of pointed arches on its sides, were meant to evoke medieval architecture.
It’s time to get up and make your beds — your vegetable and flower beds, that is — while it’s still cool. (Getty Images)

Get those frost-tolerant veggies into the ground while it’s still cool

And while you’re at it, tuck a few varieties of frost-tolerant flowers into your beds, as well.

It’s time to get up and make your beds — your vegetable and flower beds, that is — while it’s still cool. (Getty Images)

Saunders: In L.A. pronouns arn’t the problem; the D.A. is

Not ‘dead-naming’ a defendent was more important than a just sentence for a sexual assault.

Harrop: Problem with Biden-Harris ticket isn’t the top half

The vice president isn’t as clueless as Sarah Palin but she would still be a drag on Biden’s reelection bid.

Caption: Three years after the pandemic began, simple items like masks, disinfecting wipes and toilet paper stir up deep memories.

Psychological impact of pandemic lingers three years later

When the words “two-item limit” in supermarkets still strike fear, it’s hard to toss pandemic relics like cloth masks.

Caption: Three years after the pandemic began, simple items like masks, disinfecting wipes and toilet paper stir up deep memories.

Harrop: Politics and optics take precedence over D.C. city law

The city’s sentencing reforms were misrepresented, but this is a poor time to appear soft on crime.

Schwab: Choice for GOP voters: Mr. Retribution or Mr. Unwoke

Pick a party leader: The return of vengeance or the comfort of a world without having to care.

When advertisements include pictures of people, their clothing and hairstyles can help date the item. This store display for Bicycle Playing Cards is from about 1930.

Dating this display ad for playing cards comes down to garb

The Bicycle Playing Cards brand has been around since 1885, but this display is not quite so old.

When advertisements include pictures of people, their clothing and hairstyles can help date the item. This store display for Bicycle Playing Cards is from about 1930.
Steve’s garden in late winter. (Steve Smith)

March madness: Here’s your game plan for a winning spring garden

From veggies and berries to landscaping and lawn care, it’s time to get your head in the game.

Steve’s garden in late winter. (Steve Smith)

Saunders: Biden overstepped with student loan forgiveness

A giveaway of public funds that broad and costly is a decision that should be left to Congress.