Ideas I want to write about

“ambivalent” incorrectly your entire life. (It means “to have mixed or conflicting feelings.” It doesn’t mean “indifferent.” Don’t shoot the messenger.)

Lawns in the US cover almost half the amount of land that national parks do. They also represent a significant amount of a homeowner’s budget: On average, millennials spend $701 per month on lawn care, and boomers shell out about $475 monthly, according to a recent Tractor Supply Co. survey. —MM