New Fathers, Round II
Twelve months ago a number of TMN contributors were becoming first-time dads—now it’s time to check in and see how they’re doing. A look back at a year of highs, lows, and Diaper Genies.
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19 November 2004
New York's currently: a great place to raise your children TO LIVE IN CONSTANT FEAR Powell's news on Iranian missiles stuns White House, Europeans; intel comes from single, unvetted source, not meant to be shared with allies. Following Vioxx scandal, drug inspector says FDA can'
Saying Grace
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week we show how saying grace before a holiday meal doesn't have to be a chore, and how if you know what to say, your thoughtful words may make the holidays more special. And then sometimes not.
18 November 2004
New York's currently: stopping, collaborating, listening As Fallujah residents emerge from hiding to find a city in ruins, the Marines say that without continued U.S. military presence, the insurgents will be back. Kmart to buy Sears for $11 billion; even combined, the new company will still reach
Death Row Diaries, Part II
Can watercolors change how you perceive a killer? Do murderers have a harder time sitting for portraits? TMN’s contributing illustrator Danny Gregory brings us a second installment of death row portraits.
You Should Not Reach ______
Over the sneeze guard, in line ahead of me, at the burrito place, to indicate you want salsa verde, after I saw you wipe your armpit Between the car seats, with both hands, at 120 miles per hour, to find some loose change, to pay your friend the dollar, from
17 November 2004
New York's currently: sincerely high-fiving dude with "Kill Your Television" bumper sticker U.S. and Iraqi troops race to retake Mosul, the first step in a counter-insurgency plan that will only get harder. Condoleeza Rice picked to succeed Colin Powell as secretary of state.
Benchley Athletic
Ruts can happen to anyone, even 23-year-olds, and the best response is a brand-new gym membership—and a new girlfriend?
16 November 2004
New York's currently: a holiday shopping extravaganza on every corner Powell resigns as Secretary of State, Rice to replace him. Others from Cabinet will step down as well. Shuffling the deck: With Powell's moderate diplomacy out, and Rice's unquestionable loyalty (yet questionable competency) in,
The Six Wives of Henry LaGrange
Henry LaGrange has a very big problem. And when he isn’t struggling with his dissertation, bribing his thesis advisor, or marrying multiple women, his problem only gets bigger and bigger. Fiction by Tobias Seamon.