How to Draw a Self-Portrait

There is truly no time like the present to give drawing a shot, and a self-portrait is an excellent place to start. The template provided here can help you figure out how to draw a human face — how much space there is between all of its parts and what goes where. Some of the…

Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?

Jane Rosen began yelling sometime in April. By May, it had become routine. The incidents usually occur near her minivan, which she parks alongside Central Park in New York City. As she attempts to enter or exit the vehicle, a cyclist or a runner will whiz by, so close she can practically smell them. “I…

How to Organize Your Closet

Cameron Silver, the owner of Decades, a Los Angeles vintage haven known for high-end consignment, has years of experience organizing and preserving garments. Here, he shares advice for how to do it yourself. Divide and conquer First, look at the space in your closet. The heights of racks and bars will determine where you place…

Is Pickleball the Perfect Pandemic Pastime?

When social distancing mandates struck Daytona Beach, Fla., in April, residents of Latitude Margaritaville (one of several “55 and better” communities inspired by the Jimmy Buffett song) quickly gathered the essentials. There were face masks and gloves and cans of food, yes, but also paddles. And balls. And chalk. Because while the coronavirus pandemic may…

Sparring and Schedules Offer Glimpse of Pandemic’s Partisan Lens

Here’s what you need to know: ImageJohn Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, testified before a House committee on Thursday.Credit…Pool photo by Rod Lamkey The White House sets conditions on testifying before Congress as the virus’s partisan divide widens. Administration officials will only testify before Congress if committee leaders agree…