Holocaust survivor Janet Applefield’s race against time
Janet Applefield was 4 when the Nazis invaded, writes Shira Stoll. Part of the last generation of Holocaust survivors, Applefield is making sure to tell her story.
Pride isn’t just a parade. ‘It’s a protest. It’s a memorial. It’s a lifeline.’
I didn’t come out until my boyfriend died, writes A.J. MacQuarrie. Now, I’m learning to love out loud — and I’ve seen how pride is more important than ever.
Can’t empathize with the other party? Just fake it.
We’re often told that empathy is the solution to our bitter partisan divide, writes Myles Ringel. But putting ourselves in the shoes of someone we disagree with can be exhausting, which is why we should fake it.
I visited Haymarket on a dark, windy evening after a day of political protest, writes Michael Felsen. There, a small kindness reminded me how we might encounter — at any moment — a gesture of true grace when we least expect it, and perhaps most need it.
Cool, crisp salads are the perfect summer sides. Christopher Kimball and the cooks at Milk Street share three salads topped with dressings that pack a punch — like the Eventide Green Salad with Nori Vinaigrette — that are so much more than just vegetables in a bowl.
Words of comfort
What is the best way to offer condolences when a friend has lost a loved one? We’re diving deep into 20 years of Miss Conduct — this column is from 2017 — to uncover conundrums you may have missed.
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