The Search for the Coziest Clothes

Welcome. I was fascinated by Sapna Maheshwari’s recent story in The Times about how our definition of “work wear” has changed during the pandemic, becoming less structured and more comfortable, fewer zippers, more elastic waists. One of the workleisure adherents interviewed in the story mused that as this time has brought so much uncertainty, people…

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The Sadness of the Trips Not Taken

“People didn’t get to go to their high school graduations,” said Ms. Melvin, a special events coordinator for Perfect Game Midwest, which organizes and promotes youth baseball and fast-pitch tournaments. “People weren’t able to see family. And here I was, worried about a baseball game.” That sort of reasoning is a common coping mechanism, said…

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The Salads You Desire

Good morning. I made a no-recipe gumbo with my turkey leftovers and the stock that emerged from them, allowed it to cure for a day, then froze four quarts of the stuff separately for use over the winter. (Easy work: a Cajun mirepoix — equal parts onion, bell pepper and celery — to which I…

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The Chicest Outerwear For Anywhere

Collectively, our approach to fashion has changed a lot over the past year. Whereas in seasons before we’ve been quick to embrace trend after trend, we now find ourselves drawn to the classics—pieces that offer the comfort and practicality we look for in a time of scaled-back outings, but also exude the quality and timelessness…

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