Dear James: I pulled off my shower tiles and found moisture had damaged the backer board. When I rebuild the wall, what should I do differently this time?—Mimi H. Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be…
What Moms and Grandmas Really Want for Mother’s Day
Flowers are nice, so is a fancy brunch, a heartfelt card and a box of chocolates. But ask busy moms what they really want for Mother’s Day, and they will tell you they’d prefer a little time for themselves—sleeping late, time for a leisurely bath or at the gym. “Last Mother’s Day I had a…
A Prestigious Compound
Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, his widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, moved from the White House to an 18th-century Georgetown residence known as the Baker House to serve as home for her and her young children. Known for her oversized sunglasses, unerring sense of style, and unflappable quiet elegance, in addition to her career…
Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur
Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it’s due to chronic valve disease. What is this? A: Each time a normal dog’s heart beats, it produces two sounds: lub-dub. A murmur is an extra sound, for example, a “swish,” as in lub-swish-dub. In dogs under 45 pounds, the…
Better and Better
May 4, 2023
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Years ago, when asked “How’s it going?” a woman I knew always responded, “I’m getting better and better every day in every way.” This response sounded a bit contrived and hokey, but I assumed this mantra was just part of her personality. Recently, while I was thumbing through Joseph Epstein’s “Wind Sprints,” a collection of…
Profiles in History: Charles M. Russell: Artist of the American West
Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) was born in St. Louis and grew up with a hankering for the cowboy life. By the time he was born, America had been undergoing a massive expansion westward since the Mexican-American War victory and the discovery of gold in California, both taking place in 1848. By the time he turned…
Power Portraits of Tudor Monarchs
The Tudor monarchs, via their art, are on a year-long royal progress of the United States with the exhibition “The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England,” currently on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) until May 14, 2023. This show debuted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and will travel later this…
Get Home Safe
Few people, when getting into their car to drive to work, wonder whether the trip might not go as planned; we get into the car and we go. But the recent once-in-a-millenium flooding in South Florida made it clear that even short drives can suddenly go awry. In the recent flooding, some drivers ran out…
Be Aware: Avoiding Etiquette Faux Pas
Even those of us with the best intentions occasionally commit inadvertent acts of bad manners, making it important to stay on our toes and set a good example. Soup Scoop When eating soup, either in a public setting or while seated at the family dinner table, the rule is to scoop the soup into the…
What Happened to First Republic Bank?
On May 1, First Republic Bank became the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. Its failure is second to Washington Mutual (2008) and just ahead of Silicon Valley Bank recently. The result was another disruption in the banking industry. Trouble was on the rise in February 2023 when First Republic’s shares had a 98 percent…
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