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Meet Smithsonian Craft Show Ceramicist Jake Johnson

Look for his whimsically designed teapots and vases when the virtual show begins on October 23.

October 12, 2021

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Addiction: Avoiding the Stigma

Substance abuse is a brain disorder, not a personality failing, as claimed by Purdue Pharma, makers of Oxycontin.

October 11, 2021

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Wake Up

Instead of wasting time, use it wisely–to meditate.

October 10, 2021

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A Tale of Two Fashion Exhibits

Brooklyn wins, hands down, for the most exciting fashion event of the fall.

October 8, 2021

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‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’

A new book on the creator of the “New Look.”

October 7, 2021

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Green Acre #352: Garden Freebies

Fall cleanup means free decorative greens to make your great indoors even greater.

October 6, 2021

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Save the Date for the Fall Smithsonian Craft Show

Mark your calendar for October 23 for a virtual showcase of the best in American crafts.

October 5, 2021

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Adult ADHD

Lack of focus is a telltale symptom of this disorder.

October 4, 2021

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Boo Who?

Adults have clearly taken over Halloween, and some decorations can become year-round decor.

October 3, 2021

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Happy Sunday Indeed!

Watch her come alive for a magic moment.

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Getting Rid of Yourself

Burials are way more costly than you’d think.

September 30, 2021

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Green Acre #351: A River Runs Near It

The deck leads to the garden, which leads to a Washington DC park, which leads to the water.

September 29, 2021

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Banana Republic’s “New Look”

A sought-after label in the late ’80s, BR reimagines itself for a new era.

September 28, 2021

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Parkinson’s Disease: The Risk Factors

PD is on the rise among all ages. Researchers explore a possible link between the disease and Covid-19.

September 27, 2021

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In Search of Coffee Past

Can age rob me of my morning ritual, my daily thrill? So far . . .

September 26, 2021

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Sunday School and Marie Kondo

A decades-old school attendance pin found in a jewelry drawer sparks a memory.

September 23, 2021

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Green Acre #350: A Weed by Any Other Name

Sometimes the plants we nurture turn out to be . . . interesting.

September 22, 2021

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A Leather-Conscious Fall

Some like it faux; others prefer real or sustainable. Our picks.

September 21, 2021

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