Lately, I have taken the trouble to memorize a few poems. “Trouble” is the wrong word, really. It’s a pleasure — or at least a worthy exercise. We could “count the ways” (speaking of ...

“Puff, the Magic Dragon” was released in January of 1963 by the American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in March of 1963. The song was ...