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The History of Harper’s Bazaar

A fashionable volume about a storied magazine.

September 1, 2020

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Altered States

The healing power of psychedelics.

August 31, 2020

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Advice to Doctors

Note to MD’s: Don’t scare the patients.

August 30, 2020

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Virtual Museum: A Cut Above

‘Gems’ is a dazzling exhibit . . . on paper.

August 28, 2020

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Green Acre #210: Real Squirrels and Fake Geraniums

“Stephanie Gardens” to the rescue . . .

August 26, 2020

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What We Want to Wear: 08.26.2020

Colorful robes and caftans we’re coveting.

August 25, 2020

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Covid-19: End-of-Summer Status Report

Questions about the value of testing, the importance of masks, anti-junk food laws in Mexico.

August 24, 2020

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Empty Words

Some phrases are so overused that they’ve lost their meaning.

August 23, 2020

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Virtual Museum: Teeny Tiny Pieces of the Past

These travel souvenirs are enduring works of art.

August 21, 2020

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Green Acre #209: Inspirations From the Wild

Henry Mitchell thought Versailles’ gardens looked “stingy.” Here’s the opposite.

August 19, 2020

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The Power of Proprioception

Our sixth sense is a key factor contributing to balance.

August 17, 2020

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When Fear Wins

An intangible enemy steers us in a safer direction.

August 16, 2020

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Virtual Museum: Fake (Art) News

One person’s fraud is another person’s entertaining museum show.

August 14, 2020

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Green Acre: #208: Lei-ing Low in DC

Yet another tropical try.

August 12, 2020

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In Search of Denim Shirts

Whatever you want to call these shirts–boyfriend, work, denim or chambray –they’re a wardrobe essential.

August 11, 2020

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Covid 19: August Update

Current thinking about immunity, airborne transmission and breathing practices.

August 10, 2020

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Life’s Lessons

Essentials for living life well.

August 9, 2020

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Virtual Museum: FIT Celebrates Bacall

An online exhibit reminds us how chic the actress was.

August 6, 2020

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