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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.

Boston Children’s Museum to reopen for members Friday
“There will be lots and lots of familiar things for the museum visitor,” promised president and CEO Carole Charnow.

How Boston Landmarks Orchestra is keeping its Esplanade tradition alive
Musicians overcame technical challenges to record two streaming concerts.

Transgender model Valentina Sampaio to be featured in SI’s swimsuit edition
Valentina Sampaio made history Friday, becoming the first transgender woman to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, the magazine said.

There’s a lot to like about FX
And it’s easier to watch the shows in FX’s library these days, now that the network has a streaming deal with Hulu.

Teen loners have a friend in ‘Dear Young Rocker’ podcaster Chelsea Ursin
The 31-year-old Massachusetts native candidly connects to her anxious and angry teen self in her iHeartMedia podcast.

On being a small family farmer during a pandemic

Kim Denney bought a farm as a single mom with two young kids. Now Hardwick's Chestnut Farms is a pioneer meat CSA in Massachusetts.

A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón, and more pantry staples

BOTTLES

The best beers I’ve tried during quarantine

Here’s a warm thought: Vita Pura’s puffy cheese rounds

Vanessa Jahara, raised in Rio de Janeiro, grew up snacking on pão de queijo — a beloved Brazilian little cheese bread. Now she makes them at CommonWealth Kitchen.
FOOD

Recipe: Turn the popular brunch dish, strata, into dinner with sauteed summer vegetables

Recipes for Summer Vegetable Strata from the food section of The Boston Globe.
SIPS

What bartenders are drinking this summer

They're leaning toward low-maintenance during their downtime.

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Amtrak to expand Downeaster service between Boston and Maine next week

S’mores and more: Best camping spots in New England

3 Rhode Island road trips to consider when you want to get out safely but start small

Best bakeries on Cape Cod, according to TripAdvisor users

MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

COMFORT ZONE

Transgender model Valentina Sampaio to be featured in SI’s swimsuit edition

Valentina Sampaio made history Friday, becoming the first transgender woman to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, the magazine said.

COMFORT ZONE

Carissa Johnson’s music video captures Boston at the dawn of the pandemic

A drone took footage of the Boston singer-songwriter as she skateboarded through deserted city streets at sunrise.

I’m married, but still thinking about my work crush

I would enjoy his company (and enjoyed just looking at him).

Friendship for three leads to awkward triangle

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

COMFORT ZONE

Where to catch a drive-in movie this summer

Everything you need to know about drive-in theaters in Massachusetts, including which movies they’re showing, when the drive-ins will open, and how much they cost.

COMFORT ZONE

50 years later, the drive-in returns to Suffolk Downs

Catch a film from your car every Thursday until September.

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UNIQLO and MFA partner up on more T-shirts featuring Japanese Ukiyo-e prints

Ukiyo-e prints were popular in the 19th century and normally depicted landscapes and urban scenes.

I want this long-distance relationship to be serious

We’ve spoken nearly every day.

Essays about life during COVID-19

The Boston Book Festival's community writing project comes to a close, with these short narratives by Major Marty Walsh and other Massachusetts residents describing what they've faced during this time and what they've learned.

My friend’s boyfriend kissed me

I know I deserve everything that is happening to me right now, but I hope that one day things will get back to normal.

TABLES

Dumpling Daughter returns to Cambridge, a Revival in the Back Bay, and more

Restaurant news you can use.

WBUR launches virtual CitySpace Summer Camp

The six-week series aims to fill kids’ unoccupied hours.

COMFORT ZONE

Watch the library’s Concerts in the Courtyard on YouTube

Performers include pianist Jazzage, multimedia artist Lani Asuncion, guitarist Santiago Barragán, and the NorthStar Duo.

TRAVEL

The best gear for getting outside

Whether you go car camping or off the grid, you don’t have to skimp: Bring a palatial tent, pack a real pillow, even throw in a portable pellet stove and toilet.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Outdoor concerts are music to our ears, plus deep discounts on cars and hotels

Travel news you can use.

TRAVEL

S’mores and more: Best camping spots in New England

Whether you're a reluctant camper, an avid cyclist, traveling with kids, looking for serenity, or traveling in an RV, we've got recommendations for you.

Ask Amy

Daughter wants to clean up after messy mom

Friendship for three leads to awkward triangle

Mother worries about daughter’s rage

Long-married wife faces extreme surprise

Job interviews by phone are not an easy call

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