And now, another parallel is about to emerge. Krypto is set to receive the Baby Groot treatment in a special project that promises to amplify his irresistible charm and formidable prowess. Cosmic ...

Having a baby had seemed unaffordable and impossible. On days when I finished work at 8 p.m., the thought of procreating made me laugh, then shudder. Recently, though, I’d begun to reconsider.

Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets.