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Long before Google, there was Gallagher.

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All throughout my childhood and into my twenties, I lived and breathed basketball. It was my passion – my go to for a challenge — to learn, grow, push myself to the limit, and, most importantly, for fun. I thrived on the thrill and competition of it and quite honestly, just loved the game.

Q: I recently read an article by a parenting expert who said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more progressive attempt to undermine parental authority. I believe children should respect adults no matter what. Don’t you agree?

With travel demand returning to and even exceeding prepandemic marks, the prospect of flying out of a major airport can be daunting.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: This just in: I read somewhere that the vanilla French manicure is “Hollywood’s latest obsession.” Has it come to that? Hollywood is obsessed by a manicure? By the way, what IS a vanilla French?

Years of living in a pandemic has inspired interior designers and homeowners alike to make some changes inside their living spaces. Decorators are experimenting with how they can bring more calming atmosphere to their projects.

“Last Light: How Six Great Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph” by Richard Lacayo; Simon & Schuster (384 pages, $35)

Q. You’re not going to believe this, but I came home yesterday and found my boyfriend’s ex in my garage. She said she was looking for some tax information, but I was really ticked off that she was rummaging around in the boxes of my garage. She said she knew my boyfriend wouldn’t return her calls and she needed the records to file her taxes. What’s good ex-etiquette?

It’s Lent. Which means many are going to be eating a lot of fish, thanks to Friday night fish fries.