Summer in the winter

Wary of the winter doldrums? You don’t need plane tickets to find warmer climes. From humid botanical gardens to Maine saunas, these destinations bring the heat to New England’s coldest months. 

Back to basics on the slopes

The sale of Vermont’s Killington has put the spotlight on independently-owned mountains. For many skiers, that’s a good thing, Alyssa Giacobbe writes. As far as corporate owners go, POWDR wasn’t bad, some felt — but in the eyes of many skiers, independence was better.

PERSPECTIVE

When our parents die: What to do with all their stuff? 

Last summer, my parents died 28 days apart, Globe editor Jason Margolis writes. I faced a situation many of us will confront: sorting through old photos, letters, diplomas, and a lifetime of memories. Never mind the non-sentimental stuff, including furniture, clothes, and dishes. What to keep? What to discard? 

CONNECTIONS

Love language

Every family, ours included, has its own language, Maureen Anderson writes. “No wrong answer” lets the speaker off the hook preemptively — and we find it romantic. The more devoted Darrell and I become over the years, the more likely we are to calculate the odds of a response going awry, and are better able to maneuver it with humor. 

MISS CONDUCT CLASSICS

Not even close 
Should you split the bill evenly when out with friends and some order more drinks than others? Miss Conduct shares ideas.

LOVE LETTERS

Lost in thought
I’ve used ChatGPT as a therapist. Where do I go from here? Meredith offers her thoughts.

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DINNER WITH CUPID

“I was amazed at how much we had in common.” Will these two daters who like to skate coast into romance?

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