Myanmar. A country with over 3,500 years of history, much of it war-torn and bloody, sits cradled in the elbow between India, China, Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Closed to the outside world for much of the past century following a century of … read more

As the world works to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states and cities are urging us to stay home whenever possible to avoid transmission of the disease. That’s leading to many changes in our lives, including how … read more

Imagine being a young woman in Germany in the 1890s and coming alone over the Atlantic Ocean, and across the entire continental United States, to a remote peninsula in the Pacific Northwest. That is what young Dora Gummert did when she came to … read more

Many of us are finding ourselves with a lot of extra time on our hands while “sheltered in” at home during the coronavirus pandemic. While Netflix and puzzles are a great way to pass the days, why not dig into a few DIY … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum 4×4 Engine:3.5-liter Ecoboost V6, 400 horsepower, 480 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $80,110 As Tested: $84,065 Performance: Smooth highway ride Likes gas—our best was 19.1-mpg … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more

Who doesn’t love good food and great meals? But who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing it? With Passover just around the corner, these easy-to-make, kosher recipes could be prepped in just a few minutes with minimal supplies. … read more

“We could hardly get through Mauve, Part I,” some might say. Not a popular hue. Some call mauve a neutral. It is a mud pink to a shadowy faded purple. I’ll share a few paintings of the 12-piece “mauve” color-study series. It is … read more