The past year has been difficult for many people. The pandemic, the politics, the job loss and the isolation — most Americans have had to find some new coping mechanisms to make it through. Here’s one: erasure poetry. Creativity can be healing in difficult times, but it’s not always easy to tap into those creative…
The movie “Groundhog Day” came out in1993, but it feels as if we’ve been watching it over and over ever since. This story of a smugweatherman (Bill Murray) who is stuck endlessly repeating the same day has remained popular and inspired countless movies and shows. (The latest, the romantic comedy “The Map of Tiny Perfect…
Covid divorces are on the slow track. Divorce has often been time-consuming and expensive — one survey in the United States found the average cost was $12,900 — but now once-routine parts of the proceedings, like getting a document notarized, can require heroic effort. Moving out is also fraught, especially in Los Angeles and parts…
Whether you need stress relief or some alone time after being cooped up with your family, there are plenty of reasons you can’t seem to get enough of your bathtub this winter. But one variable to consider the next time you go for a much-needed soak: Would your bath be better with a bath bomb?…
Now ignore the left-side row and top column, and fill in the remaining 100 boxes with the names (or initials) of the party attendees. There are a variety of ways to assign and barter on squares, but we’d recommend keeping it simple by randomly assigning an equal number of squares to each participant. Remember, you…
Salt (optional) 2 ounces prosciutto cotto or boiled ham, sliced thin 3 ounces sopressata, preferably picante, sliced thin 2 ounces mortadella, sliced thin 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, jarred or prepared, well-drained 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, cored, in wide slices, fresh or jarred A big handful arugula leaves 3 tablespoons extra virgin…
When temperatures drop below freezing, nothing soothes quite like cheesy toasts or heaping piles of pasta. Let comforting beige food reign, and make a few of our most popular recipes from this week. Break out the blender for a creamy cauliflower soup topped with croutons and fragrant rosemary olive oil, or pull out the sheet…
Every January we collectively set intentions to become better versions of ourselves. With the desire to refresh, reset and renew at the forefront of everyone’s mind, many couples use the top of the year as a time to establish their own health and relationship goals. We checked in with four leading fitness gurus, wellness influencers…
Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, as thousands of patients are dying every day in the United States and widespread vaccination is still months away, doctors have precious few drugs to fight the virus. A handful of therapies — remdesivir, monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone — have improved the care of Covid patients,…
And salaries are growing in North America. The average for a player in a team’s starting five has climbed to $460,000 from $300,000 since 2018, Mr. Greeley said. The highest-paid players in the United States, Mr. Wolf said, might make up to $500,000 more than their elite counterparts in a country like South Korea. Many…