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March Madness: mountain laurels, plastic ducks, and ‘roid rage

Jeff Meikle), the changing definition of childhood, the history of American environmentalism, and more. He writes well and often amusingly, but the overall message of his book is dire: we are almost literally drowning in waste, and we don’t really … Continue reading

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Most memorable meals, take three: giving thanks

“There is a communion of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk.” (M. F. K. Fisher) The day after Thanksgiving, when we’re all still riding that tryptophan high, seems like an appropriate time to resume our … Continue reading

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