boston globe magazine
August 30, 2009
Mitt Romney (Photograph by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The Long Distance Runner

While other 2012 Republican Presidential hopefuls crash, burn, and sputter, Mitt Romney is perfecting his Mr. Perfect Approach.
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coupling: stories about relationships

Money before baby?

I want to become a parent, but not until I'm financially stable. Trouble is, I can't wait much longer.
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Divorced, with children

Are small talk and a nice dinner enough to spark a second date?
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Evolution eruptions

Can you tell relatives and co-workers that their beliefs aren’t scientifically valid?
pierced column

R.I.P., WBCN

What really killed the radio star?
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illustration by Paul Blow

Pressure-cooker kindergarten

A new emphasis on testing and test prep is hurting the youngest students. How did this happen, and can we go back?
Brimfield Antique Show
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Antiques road trip

A style-maker shares her Brimfield top 10.
Doug Flutie of the New England Patriots
Perspective

Score one for the rebels

A renegade football league, now marking its golden anniversary, showed everyone how much fun pro sports could be.
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On the Block

Back to school

Your children can walk to class from one of these homes.

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Dad, interrupted
A week alone at home is ... lonely.
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The living is easy when pasta is served warm with grilled toppings.
First Person
Ice dreams
Dorothy Hamill, America's figure skating sweetheart, launches a "fantasy camp" for adults eager to try the sport next month on Nantucket, her new summer home.
Fashion Snapshot
Dot pursuit
This happy pattern is finding a circle of admirers.
Tales from the City
Full count
A funny story about a little mix-up between baseball players and vampires.
Letters to the Magazine Editor
A little-known 10-year-old tragedy drew fresh compassion from readers.

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