Now Out: Essay 2116 on 蜜 (honey) and Five Revisions

The 554th essay has posted! Essay 2116 on 蜜 (honey; nectar) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

See why four U.S. states have towns named Satsuma! Learn how a molasses flood killed 21 people! Find out how the Japanese perceive "honeymoon,” and read about "honeyed words," beeswax, and two types of sweet fruit. Also learn to say, "Bees provide us with honey," "Flowers attract bees," "You are always as busy as a bee," and "Hot lemonade with honey is good for colds."

Also, these essay revisions have posted:

• Essay 1214 on 剣 (sword; double-edged sword)
• Essay 1689 on 梅 (Japanese apricot; rainy season)
• Essay 1887 on 羅 (net; fabric; in a row; ラ sound)
• Essay 1999 on 隙 (gap; unguarded moment)
• Essay 2109 on 蜂 (bee; hornet; wasp)

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