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The greatest gifts
At holiday time, the expression "giving up" comes with two meanings. The first suggests throwing in [...]
What’s to forgive?
When we’re introduced to Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy), she’s just been fired (apparently from "The New [...]
Andrew Carnegie and I
Columnist Nora Saravalle was taught to earn her keep. But where does that leave asking for help, never mind looking down at those who do?
The greening of catalog culture
When columnist Madeleine Johnson was young, one Christmas catalog fit all. Not so in 21st-century America, a nation of tribes.
When grades make you sick
Not long ago it was midterm season at American colleges and I found myself under a [...]
Inspirational saffron
Have you ever wondered why we humans are charmed by anything that resembles gold? Take saffron, which is [...]
When time stops
There are times when events and images conspire to become etched in our hearts and minds. One for [...]
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The greatest gifts
At holiday time, the expression "giving up" comes with two meanings. The first suggests throwing in [...]
What’s to forgive?
When we’re introduced to Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy), she’s just been fired (apparently from "The New [...]
Andrew Carnegie and I
Columnist Nora Saravalle was taught to earn her keep. But where does that leave asking for help, never mind looking down at those who do?
Driving in the sticks (or, Wonders never cease)
There’s a new traffic light on my drive home from work. New traffic lights are big [...]
The greening of catalog culture
When columnist Madeleine Johnson was young, one Christmas catalog fit all. Not so in 21st-century America, a nation of tribes.
Inspirational saffron
Have you ever wondered why we humans are charmed by anything that resembles gold? Take saffron, [...]
When grades make you sick
Not long ago it was midterm season at American colleges and I found myself under a [...]
DIY gone AWOL
It seemed a simple enough task. I needed to clean the area rugs in my apartment. [...]
Revisions, big and small
What makes up individual mental health is a stormy enough topic on its own. But add [...]