Jim McCann

It’s now been 12 months since we’ve hugged anyone outside our immediate families, gone to the movies, or traveled without fear. It’s been months and months of wearing masks, bumping elbows instead of shaking hands,…

On Wednesday, as they have every March 17 for nearly two centuries, New York City’s Irish residents will turn out for a public celebration of their ancestral heritage. Since 1762, they’ve been telling the world…

March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a good time to pause and think about not just how far women overall have come in the fight for equality, but also about the struggles and triumphs…

One of the things in life that we don’t talk about much is death, specifically the grief that comes with it. However, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we experience loss and grief, pushing…

The Valentine’s holiday is upon us, and we will cherish it more than ever this year. Your Valentine might be your wife, husband, or partner — or she or he can be your parent, your…

As you can imagine, we think a lot about floral trends as we approach Valentine’s Day. As florists, we often get asked about our top picks and why we like them. Favorite flowers often bring…

Last week, we invited everyone to share stories about the hugs you wish you could give but cannot because of the pandemic. The Virtual Hug Challenge, which launched Thursday on National Hugging Day, is one…

The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of your relationships.