Photograph by Alex Andriesse. I used to live in a bungalow in Shattuckville, Massachusetts. It was a ramshackle bungalow, built during the Great Depression and renovated, desultorily, by hippies—the floorboards were stoppered with wine corks; a torn flannel shirt plugged a hole in the wall—and Shattuckville was a ramshackle town. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a … [Read more…]
All photos belong to the author. I usually tell people I don’t know well that my job is roofs and walls. I also tell people this when I, rightly or wrongly, assume that they don’t know what weather is. As I type weatheringa red line appeared under the word, indicating that the program I used … [Read more…]
PARIS — British actress and producer Vanessa Kirby has been named Lancôme’s new global ambassador. “My earliest memory is of my mother carrying Lancôme products in the bathroom,” says Kirby, a BAFTA award-winning actress and Emmy, Golden Globe and Academy award nominee. “I always thought: ‘Oh, that’s what my mom used.’ So it was absolutely … [Read more…]
Volleyball is not just about high flying surges and dramatic demonstrations. This is a sport where the momentum can turn around in instant players and without a stepping service when it is the most important. Some of the most memorable moments occur when the favorite trip and underdog rise. What’s interesting is how often fans … [Read more…]
Photo courtesy of Bud Smith. After eight glorious weeks of freedom, I was reinstated. The first thing I did was walk to the engine shop to look for my F-150. The oil stains are there, but not the truck. It also wasn’t in the rock spot where the bulldozer was parked. Who would have the … [Read more…]
Oksana Masters is America’s most decorated Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in both the Summer and Winter Games. WASHINGTON — Oksana Masters, America’s most decorated Winter Paralympic athlete, is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter … [Read more…]
Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 18: “Hip Impairment: Is Rehabilitation the Best Way?” …Medbridge Podcasts In this 66-minute MedBridge podcast, host Phil Plisky sits down with Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu to explore the complex decision-making process behind the treatment of hip impingement and labral tears. Based on his dual perspective as an orthopedic surgeon and former … [Read more…]
Cowboys in action. Photo by Erwin Evans, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. One day, I was on the phone with playwright and actor David Cale, and he was telling me about shooting a movie in Montana, where a cowboy gave him a cowboy hat. He wears it all the time. He wouldn’t let it go, … [Read more…]
February 27, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) shoots and scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagne Images Chris Kreider scored with 13 seconds left in overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 5-4 win over the visiting … [Read more…]
Sensation to compete There are moments in every match when the world narrows it becomes anything besides breathing, sweat, and instinct. The ball is in the air, your teammate shouted, and time slowed down only for one question to echo in your mind: Will I do it? That moment is what lives for every athlete. … [Read more…]