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An Open Letter

Tech geniuses didn’t exactly create our world, but they sure made it better.

July 11, 2019

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Green Acre #156: Tropical Plants, Meet Tropical Weather!

Maybe DC isn’t tropical enough for gems that thrive in Florida.

July 10, 2019

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Beauty Picks From Around the Globe

Not every cosmetic or skincare serum is French.

July 9, 2019

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Uh-oh. I broke my kneecap.

Our well-being editor copes with her own wounded knee.

July 8, 2019

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Too Much Stuff

It’s hard to get rid of clutter, but doing so might “spark joy.”

July 7, 2019

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Have a Happy Fourth (and Fifth)

Hope your holiday is doggone delightful.

July 3, 2019

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Coverups for When It Sizzles

How to look cool and comfortable when it’s really hot.

July 2, 2019

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Lyme Disease: An Update

This nasty disease is on the rise. If you think you may have it, find a doctor familiar with tick-borne diseases.

July 1, 2019

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The Value of Complaining

Where would late-night TV be without the ability of comedians to find fault?

June 30, 2019

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Gift Ideas for Summer House Guests

15 suggestions to amuse and/or show your appreciation to your host.

June 27, 2019

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Lash Fulfillment

Everyone has opinions about mascara. Here are the ones we like best.

June 26, 2019

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Green Acre #155: Not a Garden but a Wrap

An artist fills her home, and her canvases, with color.

June 25, 2019

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Fear of Falling

Practicing falling can help prevent broken bones and make you feel braver.

June 24, 2019

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Timber!

Mourning the murder of a proud pine tree whose owners decided it had to go.

June 23, 2019

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Natural Light

FOR EVERY action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Most of us remember that from high school. It applies to interior design as well. Now that it seems as if every contemporary interior is topped off with a wild splash of Star Wars–worthy light sabers, here comes the visual relief: humble, homey-looking globes and […]

June 20, 2019

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Green Acre #154: Refuge at River Farm

George Washington’s investment property pays off for us garden lovers.

June 19, 2019

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Summer Staples for Less

How to save money on a dozen seasonal essentials.

June 18, 2019

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Epilepsy: Still A Mystery

It’s not a simple disease to diagnose or treat.

June 17, 2019

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