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I think for so many, the silver lining should be a simple message—that happiness is found at home, and from within. I’m thankful for all the travelling my spouse and I got to do in our 45 years together. We saw so many countries and met interesting people. But we never knew the contentment we had right here. Dusting off the Scrabble board we’d bought in ’75 and taking it out on the back, screened-in porch was so enjoyable—with the bonus of seeing and hearing all the birds chirping! —Margaret Waggoner, Florida
After being forced to cancel a much-anticipated trip to Hyderabad for a cousin’s wedding, my brothers’ family and mine began regular and frequent video chats to make up for our absence. In the process, we’ve reignited a wonderful sibling relationship that often went neglected due to our daily grind. It’s reinforced my belief that maintaining connections is definitely worth all the effort. —Sudha Chandrasekaran, Coimbatore
My daughter told me that people in nursing homes and assisted-living centres were looking for pen pals to help them combat the loneliness brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. I have always loved to write and receive letters, but a handwritten letter has become a rarity. So I jumped on the opportunity to resurrect this passion of mine. Initially, I sent out three letters to three assisted-living facilities in three states. I received one reply from a wonderful man in New Hampshire. So far we have exchanged three letters, and I have made a new friend. —E.S. via rd.com
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Next Stop: Who Knows?
We wanted to do a once-in-a-lifetime trek in northern Laos. Just getting there became the adventure
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ME & MY SHELF
Former director-general of the Delhi Policy Group, Radha Kumar is an academic, author and policy analyst. Her most recent book, The Republic Relearnt: Renewing Indian Democracy (1947-2024), explores the triumphs and the democratic decay of the Indian Republic.
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The Journey Of The Kon-Tiki
Is it possible to cross the Pacific on a wooden raft? Natural scientist Thor Heyerdahl risks everything to prove it
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Hot and (Un)bothered
Not that anyone in India needs to be reminded, but summer is here, and the collective energy dissipated by people complaining about the heat is making climate change even worse.
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GOTCHA!
We asked for it: What’s the best prank you ever pulled?
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Do More With Your Tech
You're undoubtedly missing out on cool features that can help make life easier, safer and even more fun
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Why Water Workouts Work
Swimming and other aquatic exercises have special benefits
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Surf's Up... Again
A Hawaiian helps victims of a devastating fire in the most Hawaiian way possible
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HUMOUR in UNIFORM
I got sloppy with my shaving one morning and nicked my skin.
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Leave the WILD Things Be
Wild animals have been made to serve a variety of human needs, including recreational ones. It’s up to everyday folk to decry the use of animals for entertainment