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Tell me a story about the end of the world.
On why I enjoy apocalyptic fiction, even when it seems too real.
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The Horrible Truth
A short story as an embattled sport prepares for a new season.
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It's BEEF WEEKEND.
An impromptu holiday becomes a weekend-long plan in this week's Friday digest.
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You will become deeply concerned about a stuffed animal.
One of the many unexpected side effects of parenting.
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The Greatest Plays In Sports
An unscientific, non-definitive non-ranking of the moments that bring us back.
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Respecting traditions (or not) on Valentine's Day
The Friday edition, or "Gumbo Is For Lovers"
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Are you down with the sickness?
A rumination on parenting during cold and flu season.
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I don't need to be the best.
On running, optimizing daily performance, and completely missing the point.
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What does it taste like to go back home?
Food, drink, media and more comforts in this week's Friday digest.
Recipes
RECIPE: Pastitsio
A family tradition for more than four decades
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Secrets of negotiation and losing at the dinner table
Or, "The Art of the Meal"
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Why we all watched that
I get slightly Andy Rooney in thinking about the Super Bowl.