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Fidgeting Gets New Respect

Squishy stress balls have evolved into more sophisticated pea pod poppers and silicone snappers.

February 7, 2022

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‘Good Genes and a Lot of Money’

Unraveling our Fonda fixation.

February 6, 2022

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Gifts From the (Throbbing) Heart

Roses and bonbons are never wrong, but there are other ideas out there.

February 3, 2022

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Green Acre #367: A Whole Lotta Lovely Lotus

You don’t need a pond to have a lotus of your own.

February 2, 2022

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8 Great Scents–in Red Bottles

Display-worthy perfume and makeup meant to make you smell and look good.

February 1, 2022

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Long Covid, New Research

Studies have identified four biological factors linked to a higher Long Covid risk.

January 31, 2022

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The Lines Around Your Eyes

Crow’s feet are so much nicer than spider veins.

January 30, 2022

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The Good Part of ‘The Gilded Age’

Just turn off the sound and enjoy the glorious clothing.

January 27, 2022

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Green Acre #366: The Problem With Hyacinths

Their scent foretells spring . . . a lot. Maybe too much.

January 26, 2022

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Diary of a Decision

Should she or shouldn’t she?

January 25, 2022

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Plant-Based Detox

A struggle with hair loss leads one woman to a detailed diet and plan for healing.

January 24, 2022

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The End of Pain

Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers earned billions as more and more Americans died.

January 23, 2022

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Sunrise, Sunset

A return trip to Florida brings back bittersweet memories of the first.

January 20, 2022

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Green Acre #365: A Pencil Case

When a certain ugly cactus won’t die, you . . . save it.

January 19, 2022

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10 Ways to Boot Up for Snow and Slush

Cold feet, slippery sidewalks? We’ve got you covered.

January 18, 2022

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An Unpredictable Virus

Strategies for defending against the current and probable future ones.

January 17, 2022

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Here’s Lookin’ at You, Ol’ Girl

There’s a great future in plastic . . . surgery.

January 13, 2022

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Green Acre #364: Going Evergreen-er

Storms do damage, but they also help the frugal gardener.

January 12, 2022

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