Titles books ought to be short and snappy. For that, I have to lean on other people; as y’all well know, I am long-winded. If you need someone to put the baby to sleep or calm the dog, let me tell them a story. Trying to title a story, I’ll argue with you about concise meanings. I’ll cite one of my favorite garden books with its 17-word title thesis, not counting ‘the’s’ and ‘’a's’. Current trends since the late Victorian age favor cute, punchy titles.
Jenks, your writings, no matter the topic, never disappoint! They are always entertaining and thought provoking.