MINT to be

It’s a shame, don’t you think, that there isn’t more call for Shakespearean English in modern-day life? While our language constantly evolves to incorporate new words and slang – “Covid” and “Karen” being notable newcomers in 2020 – it still feels good to bust out the Bard’s best lines while gardening.

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate,” I say to the virgin’s