The Wave Emoji That Started it All

Neither Kimberly NiCole Harris nor William James Browns Jr. had high expectations when they connected online in August 2019. Both had become almost disillusioned with the online dating world after trying various sites and apps. It was tiring, Ms. Harris said, “just not really finding people that you connect with.” “They weren’t working for me,”…

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Marriage, With a Side of Pickleball

“Because you play in a doubles format, there’s a nice mix of being able to champion someone else, relax, have fun and meet people that you may not otherwise spend time with,” she said. Sporting events are particularly popular at destination or multiday weddings, Ms. Krug added, because “couples are always interested in providing optional…

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The Season for Grated Tomatoes

I showed up at a friend’s place over the weekend with a pint of Sungold tomatoes and a handful of purple Chinese eggplants, knowing we’d turn it into something delicious for dinner. We didn’t look at a recipe, but kept the idea of pasta alla Norma in mind. We roughly cubed and pan-fried the eggplant…

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