Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found the doors quickly shut this spring, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
What happened next is one of those creative cascades the virus has indirectly set off. Rehabilitation moved online, almost overnight, with
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Okay, people, the season is here—and it’s time to do some hardcore shopping. But don’t stress (there’s been enough of that this year)—we’ve got you covered with not only the best gift ideas, but
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Set your alarms and get a comfy seat — Cyber Monday 2020 has a lot to offer and all at the click of a button.
While Black Friday featured a lot more online deals than years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the secret star of internet shopping has always been Cyber Monday.
Many look for deals on new laptops, TVs and tech to keep themselves plugged in all winter long. Others are on the
In April 1954, James Beard flew from his home in New York to San Francisco and set out on a culinary road trip across the western U.S. The prolific cookbook author was about to turn 51, and feeling stuck in a loop of magazine deadlines, TV appearances, and product shilling. The hustle was constant, satisfaction elusive. “I am pooped, bitched, bushed, buggered and completely at sea with ennui and bewilderment,” Beard wrote to one
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Ricardo and Leslie have just one thing on their Christmas wish list this year, and it’s priceless.
Health.
Like many, the couple would like to forget 2020. Their own health issues and the COVID-19 pandemic have made it a year of turmoil for the family.
At the beginning of the year, Ricardo had returned to work after a bout with
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were relaxing on the sofa watching TV, his arm around me, when suddenly our Border terrier, Buddy, leapt in between us and snuggled up to me. I moved away so I could cuddle Buddy properly. ‘You love those dogs more than me,’ my husband said. I was startled. ‘I don’t. I love them differently,’ I said, but he was insistent: ‘Sure, we all know that means more.’
Ancestors, family pedigrees, old friendships, college ties, easy cheer and even merit were all part of the mix last week in a ritual where candidates for South Carolina’s open judgeships parade before a judicial screening commission to see if they have the right stuff to make it on the bench.
“Your daddy gave me my first job over in Sumter,” Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, one of 10 screening committee members, said to judge
“There was a very concerted call and an effort within the trivia community to make sure that you’re not just asking questions about white America and white Americana,” Ms. Yu said.
Newcomers to trivia, even those with decent general knowledge and a trove of weirder info lodged somewhere in the hippocampus, may find quiz questions difficult. “To be completely honest, a lot of the pub trivia I played online is too hard,” said Bill Patschak,
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There isn’t much left of the former Borough of Island Beach half a century after its official dissolution in 1965 as an Ocean
“AA members I speak to are well beyond the initial fascination with the idea that they are looking at a screen of Hollywood Squares,” said Dr. Lynn Hankes, 84, who has been in recovery for 43 years and is a retired physician in Florida with three decades of experience treating addiction. “They thank Zoom for their very survival.”
Although online rehab rose as an emergency stopgap measure, people in the field say it is likely
Santa Claus isn’t canceling Christmas this year, but he definitely wants you to stay safe at ho-ho-home.
As 2020 comes to a close, holiday celebrations will undoubtedly look a little different than they have in years past. Coronavirus cases are still rising in the United States, which means it’s crucial to wear masks, wash your hands, and practice proper social distancing this holiday season.
These are relatively simple protocols to follow, and luckily they won’t
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals are here early, delivering more money-saving discounts in the shadow of thanksgiving, as Cyber Monday deals hit the net.
While the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and S) have taken up all of the oxygen in the room, the three-year old Nintendo Switch is still getting a lot of love. It’s a solid fan favorite, and it’s been selling fast all year long. Unfortunately the consistent popularity means the console
We are a Thanksgiving party of two with a 17-pound spice-rubbed turkey parked in the refrigerator. Despite our best intentions — and those of a local farmer — for a smallish bird, things did not go as planned, and we have ended up with an embarrassment of riches better suited for a small village. After the requisite turkey sandwich-thon over the holiday weekend and a care package for my — “white meat only, please” —
Chrissy Teigen is leaning on her entire family for the holidays following her devastating pregnancy loss in September.
On Black Friday, the model and TV host posted on Instagram a video showing her carrying her and husband John Legend‘s 4-year-old daughter Luna Stephens while slow dancing with her father, Ron Teigen Jr, in a living room. The little girl then put her arms around her mom and grandfather as Chrissy kissed her dad
While 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions for all of us, this year’s holiday season doesn’t have to be. These hacks will help you navigate the new norm this holiday shopping season — and make sure 2020 ends on a stress-free note.
Go all out with holiday decorating and make your home extra festive this year since everyone will be spending more time at home this holiday season. Missing family members who can’t visit
Forget about resurrecting a sourdough starter, filming TikTok videos or binge-watching “The Crown.”
In the quest for virus-safe fun during the pandemic, my friends and I have been meeting regularly on Zoom to play a raunchy online game that features jokes about sexual practices, Miley Cyrus, vegans and “Star Wars” characters.
Sure, it’s juvenile. But, hey, watching sourdough rise can get really dull real quick.
I’m not alone. The worst pandemic in more than a
Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found the doors quickly shut this spring, to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
What happened next is one of those creative cascades the virus has indirectly set off. Rehabilitation moved online, almost overnight, with
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness.
To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many of us started working out at home. Some got creative, using household items for our workouts, while others ordered home gym equipment online. Now, after
Put 65 inches of Android TV goodness in your living room for just $250.
It came, it went and now it’s coming back: The Hisense H65 65-inch 4K UHD smart Android TV for $250. In a Black Friday season full of TV deals,
