The First of the Year

We adjust. We make last-minute plans. We move on. My husband Tony and I spent New Year’s Day in New Orleans; work aside, we hadn’t traveled beyond New York in nearly two years, and the idea of discovering a different city — one where it was warm enough to eat and drink outside; one that…

Bedtime Stories Are for Adults Too

That doesn’t mean they work for everyone, however. “I found that listening to sleep stories was very distracting instead of calming,” said Marian Alaya, 39, from Long Valley, NJ. Now, she prefers white noise or guided meditations. “When the bedtime stories were introduced, I decided to try something different, and I’m glad I did. I…

5 Ways to Tell 2022 Who Is in Charge

5 Ways to Tell 2022 Who Is in Charge Gina Cherelus��Reporting from Brooklyn, N.Y. Pakin Songmor/Getty Images And finally, for all you overachievers out there, begin filling out your digital calendar or physical planner with birthdays of loved ones and other important dates. You’ll feel even more ready to conquer what lies ahead.