Love Letter: A Family Obsessed With Money

Taryn Englehart and her family talked a lot about money. They scrutinized the cost of everything (whether it was an espresso or an iPhone app), and they openly judged each other’s purchases. But when Ms. Englehart’s mother was diagnosed with an atypical form of Parkinson’s disease, her family learned what was truly priceless. Ms. Englehart…

Feta for Dinner

In the past when I’ve eaten dip for dinner, it’s because we had leftovers from a party. That, plus leftover crudités, can anchor a good meal. It can skew fabulous for adults, with after-party vibes (wine, leftover cheese, bread, charcuterie, Christmas ham or shrimp cocktail). Or it can go kid-friendly, with the leftover cheese and…

Dog Flu Is Back, Too

Last year, the virus took hold in Los Angeles, resulting in more than 1,300 cases from July 2021 to January 2022. This summer, it showed up in Birmingham, Ala. “And it exploded,” said Dr. Lindy Alverson, the chief veterinary officer at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. “Day cares were closing, groomers were closing.” The Humane…

Easy Holiday Party Snack Recipes

Spicy Party Mix: For Margaux Laskey’s take, start with 16 cups of your ideal combination of cereal, nuts, pretzels, cheese or rice crackers, bagel chips and sesame sticks. Melt ¼ cup butter and add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic and onion powders, sweet or smoked paprika, salt and pepper until it tastes as spicy and…

She Had It Made in Her Shades

Dr. Lee, who grew up in Augusta, Ga., was a neurosurgeon at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., from which he retired in September. He graduated cum laude from Princeton and received a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He has two children from a previous marriage, which ended in divorce.…