Comfort Zone
In this together
During the coronavirus pandemic, Comfort Zone is a place to find ideas and tips for keeping ourselves, our kids, our minds entertained, or at least distracted.
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MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES
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FOOD
From greaseless fried seafood to aromatic pad Thai, four delicious takeout diversions
These might brighten your week.
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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Travel + Leisure names Vermont resort one of the best in the world
Rabbit Hill Inn won accolades regionally, nationally, and internationally in the travel magazine's reader poll.
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TRAVEL
David Dower of ArtsEmerson on diversity in theater, fresh mango salsa, and making himself vulnerable everywhere he goes
We caught up with the Weekapaug, R.I., native to talk about all things travel.
Mother worries about daughter’s rage
Advice from Amy Dickinson.
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The future of travel, according to ‘Amazing Race’ host Phil Keoghan
He isn’t used to sitting around at home, and he's missing his family in New Zealand.
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COMFORT ZONE
How teenage Boston sisters are getting friendly notes to senior citizens nationwide
They wanted to write letters to nursing home residents during the pandemic — their organization has sent 20,000 all over the US.
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Comfort Zone
Jacob’s Pillow’s virtual festival will stream performances and get you dancing, too
It will host eight weeks of streamed performances, virtual artist discussions, and master classes this summer.
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COMFORT ZONE
Confessions of a reluctant camper
Even now, 47 years after my parents dropped me and a trunkful of T-shirts and shorts at a YMCA camp on Lake Champlain, I shudder. Why were they leaving me here?! I don’t know how to swim!
Long-married wife faces extreme surprise
Advice from Amy Dickinson.
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COMFORT ZONE
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center kicks off indoor and outdoor screenings
For indoor screenings, up to 25 patrons will be accommodated; outdoor events will allow up to 80 patrons, with each household confined to their own eight-foot circle painted on the lawn.
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COMFORT ZONE
At Boston Public Library, borrowers can load up on books thanks to expanded program
The library's To Go service will expand to six more branches next week.
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Want to support your favorite restaurant? Make a contribution
A round-up of restaurants accepting online donations.
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Endangered Species Chocolate now comes in chips
The company donates 10 percent of profits to save wildlife.
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GETTING SALTY
In a pandemic, Diana Gualdron of La Taqueria in Dedham and Roslindale still serves tacos with a smile
She opened her Dedham location just a few weeks ago, and she's confident that the Boston restaurant scene will make a comeback.
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Pomegranate syrup, for dressings, marinades, and even cocktails
Pomegranate juice is reduced to a concentrate; Medjool dates add some sweetness.
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DEVRA FIRST | COOKING FROM HOME
Take me away, New England clam chowder
Most of us are cooking from home. We can darn well vacation from home, too.