Not All Cyclists Wear Lycra
The biking world can be intimidating, even for those who grew up in it. But that’s no reason to let your pandemic wheels gather dust.
A Labor of Love Side by Side
Dr. Jessica Chaplin Fields and Margaret Louise Sensenig have delivered dozens of babies side by side — including for close friends and Dr. Fields’ sister — at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Now they plan to start a family of their own. “I just started labor and delivery and she was an OB-GYN resident,” said…
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Specialized Experiences Offer Fresh Looks on Paris
As the second-most visited city in the world (that is, prepandemic), Paris has always meant brisk business when it comes to guided tours and excursions for travelers. From historical walks and cooking classes to outings that grant exclusive access to artists’ workshops, museum archives and private mansions, there are activities for almost any interest. But…
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The Lesbian Avengers Will Not Be Commodified
Among the many rainbow-colored products and sparkly knickknacks for sale during Pride month this year, a T-shirt briefly available from the Gap stood out for its sober design. Printed on a plain white crew neck with short sleeves was a bomb encircled by the words “The Lesbian Avengers.” The logo originated with an unsung radical…
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Christian Slater Is a Still-Life Artist
John Varriano, an instructor at the Art Students League, stood behind Christian Slater’s easel, studying the lines that the 51-year-old actor had sketched. “You have chops, man,” Mr. Varriano said. “You have got to keep practicing, man.” On a steamy June morning, Mr. Slater, spruce in a white denim jacket, black slacks and green sneakers,…
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Finding a Love Connection on Zoom
On May 22, after the planning was finished, the attire selected, the menu carefully curated and the guests assembled, Cheri D. Spigner had a moment to stand on a balcony and get a covert, bird’s-eye view of her wedding ceremony. Guests were neatly arranged, seated on chairs that formed a pair of circles around an…
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Opposites, and ‘One and the Same’
In the case of Maheshie Cabraal and Eli Bronner, opposites do attract. He’s outspoken, while she prefers keeping the peace. He has always enjoyed a metropolitan lifestyle. She grew up in a small Midwestern town. He’s Jewish. She’s Buddhist. “Eli has all the confidence in the world, enough for both of us,” Ms. Cabraal said,…
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These shows will help you to appreciate your bond with your furry friends, learn more about how their brains work and navigate the challenges of spending less time with them as the world reopens.
All’s Fair in Love and (Civil) War
Lucy Mills Hochman and Adam Allen Gillenwater’s love is a battlefield. A historical battlefield, that is. Ms. Hochman and Mr. Gillenwater, both 31, met in the fall of 2015 working for the American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit organization focused on the restoration of battlefields from the Civil War, the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary…
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Her Prescription for Love? ‘Divine Organization’
Though Dr. Jennifer Berman devoted her life to urology and studying women’s sexual health, she made room for “divine organization.” A 2018 “Oprah” episode on manifesting love inspired her to scribble down traits of an ideal mate, even how he would look, “although that wasn’t a big part of it,” she said. After a high-conflict…
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