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I first saw my father as a pair of feet in Italian leather shoes, bounding down the carpeted staircase of his office building, on one of the oldest streets in Chinatown. It was a cold, rainy late afternoon in mid- February. When I arrived, only ten minutes before, I had stood at the threshold hesitating, every button on my black peacoat fastened, my breath fogging up the windows flanking the double doors. No one else in my family knew that I was here, or that I was meeting my father for the first time. If they did, they might have...

The Stagecoach Country Music Festival brings out some of the genre’s best performers each year, but like many large scale music events, including its sister Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, it’s not always just about the music. There’s plenty to do in between the performances. The promoters understand that they must cultivate a culture to produce a cohesive experience for attendees with varying and often overlapping interests. At Stagecoach, that involves an umbrella of activations and activities that include Western fashion, barbecue and all the meat you can fit on your plate, and inviting some TV stars from one...

Parenting is an exercise in being almost overwhelmed. I mean, you can’t afford to be completely overwhelmed. At the end of it — whatever it is — you’ve got to get things done and stay in control. But it feels like a razor’s edge sometimes. And with so many variables, with days that feel so long and so very short by turns, you get the sense that you’re missing something. That you’re dropping the ball. That you’re not doing right by your kid. There are a thousand voices, inside you and around you, that will chastise you for a million things. If I give...

Do you remember the thrill of accidentally finding a $5 note on the floor? Or discovering a bargain so good that you just had to go for it? While thrift shopping is a bit different, the feeling of ecstatic joy when stumbling into a jackpot - whether it's a beat-up fiberglass carousel horse or vintage Sue Wong dress (score!) - is one and the same.Exploring thrift stores, garage sales, and secondhand shops can be an exciting expedition. The feeling of stumbling upon unexpected gems is unmatched. And that's why Americans reportedly host from 6.5 to 9 million garage sales each...

Vendor: Goodevas Type: Climbing Frames Price: 449.00 The Goodevas wooden playhouse is a Montessori-style climbing playground for toddlers. Provide your kids with the freedom to explore, create, and develop their own games. The playhouse allows children to show creativity while developing such important qualities as balance, coordination, and motor skills. There are plenty of activities here to keep your child busy with fun: Large rope climbing wall Climbing ladder Trapeze bar with rings Disc swing Hanging trapeze bar swing Slide board/ramp Triangle ladder If you wish to diversify the child's play, you can always return for a slide or a...