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My driver’s ed teacher's life lesson in confidenceMy friend in the passenger seat was watching with me. “It’s an impossible (parking) space,” he said. “Too small.” I accepted the challenge.
Native American superhero comics leap stereotypes in a single boundA bookstore in New Mexico fosters a community of Native artists, writers, and fans of the flourishing Indigenous comic book genre.
Noisy, silly, friendly pickleball – America’s fastest growing sportPickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. It’s easy to learn and cheap to play – and its trademark welcoming spirit draws crowds.
In a WordFeeling reluctant to admit your ‘reticence’?"Reticent" has meant “reluctant” almost as long as it's meant “reserved.” Language mavens have agitated against this "new” use dating from the 1800s.
The universal scent of summer hayAmid the fields and pastures of Switzerland, our columnist is transported back to south-central Indiana.
On film: Leonard Cohen’s journey culminates in ‘Hallelujah’A new documentary about Leonard Cohen’s most celebrated song, “Hallelujah,” lays out his spirituality – and hope.
In Pictures: In Romania, ancestral villages swell each wedding seasonEach year, the sleepy hills of northern Romania explode in population as summer wedding season brings back locals working abroad.
I needed a fence builder. He turned out to be a rock star.Carpenter Grant is compelled to do excellent work. Even boulders erode, eventually. But integrity endures.
In a WordHow lawyers assumed the title of ‘esquire’The U.S. Constitution prevents the government from issuing titles of nobility, but the not-quite-a-title esquire slipped through.
Party favor or art? Preserving the craft of the piñata.Piñatas are not just for smashing. In creating more complex designs, artists are changing what people think about the worth of these handmade objects.
In a WordWhy does English have so many words for 'lawyer'?The solicitor general reports to the attorney general, who heads the Department of Justice. The president’s lawyer is the White House counsel. Why?
Seeking the right size for the next momentAttics, garages, and staying put encourage accumulation – it sneaks up like a silent invader. A big move spurs a purge.
In a WordHow did ‘Juneteenth’ get its name?The vagueness of -teenth might be intentional, to symbolize the way liberty was experienced, piecemeal, on different days as the news spread.
Kate Bush: The ’80s icon is back. Her influence has been here all along.An ’80s music icon is topping new charts, thanks to a popular Netflix show. Along with her signature sounds and style, Kate Bush the innovator is also coming into focus.
First Look'Broadway got its groove back': Tony Awards celebrate joy, diversityThe 2022 Tony Awards highlighted tales of triumph and heartbreak Sunday night as Broadway proved diversity is a formula for success. The season also marked a return to theaters after nearly two years of pandemic-mandated shutdowns.
Commentary‘Star Wars’ and race: It’s complicated, but improvingActors of color in “Star Wars” stories often face scrutiny and backlash. A speedy official response recently suggests an effort to help society move toward more tolerance.
First LookJan. 6 hearings: Investigative proceedings or primetime blockbuster?The nation has spent the past year grappling with the chain of events on Jan. 6 that led to the Capitol insurrection. Now a TV producer is helping the House committee retell that day in vivid detail. Can a polished storyline change American minds?
Who gets to save the world? ‘Ms. Marvel’ debuts Muslim superhero.The small-screen debut of “Ms. Marvel,” a Muslim teen with special powers, is one indicator of the shifts happening in representation and equality in fantasy offerings.
Not just seascapes: Winslow Homer’s rendering of Black humanityWinslow Homer is known for his paintings of New England’s coast. But he also documented the harsh realities of Black people’s lives after slavery.
‘For the Birds’: Music project celebrates birdsong to save itA new project, led by a sought-after Hollywood music pro, hopes to bring attention to birds and their songs – and the preservation of both.
