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The Himalayas, at lastI was in Nepal on business, and I had only one chance to see the peaks of the Himalayas. Or so I thought.
In a WordNo good substitute for the clumsy ‘and/or’And/or may not be beautiful, but it usually does the job. It seems we are stuck with it – but perhaps Boolean logical operators offer a solution.
How comic books set me on the road to readingMy earliest companions included “Richie Rich” and “Little Archie,” but also “Jane Eyre” (the comic).
Cheeky ‘Knives Out’ keeps you guessing (and laughing)Director Rian Johnson infuses his modern whodunit with zippy dialogue, social commentary, and a star-studded cast.
In a WordBe Thankful, Stand Fast, and other Puritan namesPuritans frequently bestowed “grace names” as a way of encouraging children to strive for moral goodness.
Near-perfect ‘A Beautiful Day’ captures the wholeness of Fred Rogers“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” inspired by an Esquire article, is about the beneficence bestowed by Fred Rogers upon all in his orbit.
Before apps, there was a gadget for thatI’ve inherited my father’s penchant for purchasing “miracle” devices, a few of which actually work.
TV that takes you from an alternate Oxford to a galaxy far, far awayDisney Plus debuted “The Mandalorian” Nov. 12, and HBO is offering “Watchmen” and “His Dark Materials.” Which are worth viewers’ time?
In a WordA ‘murder of crows’ and other collective nounsDid you know there’s a special word for a group of cats? Welcome to Part 2 in our series on the strange world of collective nouns.
The Explainer‘Watchmen’ brings 1921 Tulsa massacre to the fore: Three questionsThe massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was largely forgotten, even by those living in the state. But as many as 300 black people died.
Running while female and foreignTemperatures in Djibouti can reach 113 degrees F. But the rewards I get from my running habit are worth it. Here’s why.
First Look'Same stage as the Louvre': Google digitizes Puerto Rican artThis is the first time Google used its high-tech "art camera" to preserve and showcase work from Puerto Rico, where museums are struggling to survive.
Top Picks: ‘Fever Breaks,’ ‘There Is No Other,’ and moreCheck out recommendations for new, standout folk and Americana albums from bluegrass to jazz.
Let freedom ring: How music helped fell the Berlin WallLong before the fall of the Berlin Wall, rock music provided a focal point for the dissatisfaction of younger East Germans.
First LookCGI James Dean (yes, James Dean) to star in new filmA new Vietnam War film will feature a computer-generated likeness of the Hollywood great. Some say it honors the actor's legacy but others disagree.
In a WordFun with words: Inventing cool collective nounsHas anyone in all seriousness ever said, “Oh no, I’m right in the middle of a smack of jellyfish!”? Welcome to the strange world of collective nouns.
Attached to strings: Puppetry proves lasting in the age of screensTheater and craftsmanship are part of the enduring appeal of puppets, 3D entertainment that is not just for kids.
Help in the kitchen or watch football? A Thanksgiving guest’s dilemma.The great American holiday can be fraught with turf battles and gender stereotyping. Our writer has an idea about how to run interference.
‘Harriet’ biopic: One woman’s unshakable resolve“Harriet,” the new biopic movie about Harriet Tubman, showcases her heroism and elevates the resilience and faith of women who were enslaved.
‘The Irishman’: Scorsese’s latest casts a sentimental eye at hit men“The Irishman,” from director Martin Scorsese, is a sentimental, 3 1/2-hour gangster epic starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
