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Smithsonian Craft Show Goes Virtual

You may not be able to mingle with the artists, but you can still shop for their unique work.

October 13, 2020

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The Patient’s Role in Diagnosis

Convincing a doctor to recognize your symptoms may require evidence.

October 12, 2020

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God Got the Message

Someone up there is paying attention.

October 11, 2020

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Virtual Museum: Best Foot Forward

If the shoe fits, it’s probably in the Bata Shoe Museum.

October 8, 2020

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Green Acre #214: How Green Is My Garden

Let the patio furniture provide the color.

October 7, 2020

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Attention: Army Jackets

Military looks invade city streets.

October 6, 2020

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Cults and Addiction

Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman gave more than $100 million to New York-based cult Nxvim.

October 5, 2020

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Robotic Frustrations

Can I speak to a human being, please?

October 4, 2020

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Virtual Museum: Art on the Go

Masterpieces are everywhere, and there’s no need to pack.

October 1, 2020

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Green Acre #213: Calla Lilies? Maybe.

Ah, the sweet mystery of unlabeled bulbs . . .

September 30, 2020

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What We Want to Have Now: 09.30.2020

Paying too much for mascara, et al.? Some budget beauty buys.

September 29, 2020

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Covid-19’s Effects on Kidneys

Virus updates: Kidney damage, new vaccine candidates and “cocooning” as a reopening strategy.

September 28, 2020

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Arachnophobia

Spidey spins a most unwelcome web outside of our contributor’s Maine home.

September 27, 2020

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Now Read This!

A baker’s dozen (plus four) of book suggestions.

September 24, 2020

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Green Acre #212: Falling for (Fall) Anemones

A delicate standout in the autumn garden.

September 23, 2020

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My Little Gym

No gym, no yoga classes? Create your own workout space with a few essentials.

September 22, 2020

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Right-Brain Creativity

The best of both worlds: learning to use both sides of our brains.

September 21, 2020

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The Inimitable RBG: A Tribute

Though she was little, she was fierce.

September 19, 2020

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