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A recent T Magazine article proclaims that “the bare bellies and garish hues of the early 2000s” are back. Why? Well, according to the British designer Christian Cowan, whose spring 2022 collection featured baby blue sequined bandanna tops and plumed headpieces in neon pink, “It’s pretty simple. We want to feel hot, even full of…

Do you listen to audiobooks? Is it a better (or worse) experience than reading a physical book? Why do you prefer one option over the other? What are some of your favorite audiobooks? Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to find some suggestions for audiobooks.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…

What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…

Are you adventurous when it comes to sampling new foods? Or are you a picky eater? Have you ever expected to hate the taste of something, only to discover a new favorite food? What is a memorable experience you’ve had with a new food?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn…

The comic above, which we’ve borrowed from The New York Times Book Review, was headlined there, “Day Jobs: What your favorite writers might have done if they hadn’t written.” How many books and authors can you identify in this drawing? Hint: it’s not just the signs that are allusion to literature. Which jokes can you…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more. Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in…

According to a recent Times article, a new generation of influencers has discovered D.I.Y., or do-it-yourself, and is using things like spray paint, hot glue and thrift-store finds to spruce up their spaces on a tiny budget.What D.I.Y. projects have you done, whether to improve your living space, up your fashion game, as a hobby…

Landmarks in New York City like the World Trade Center and the Empire State Building were lit up in recent days in blue and yellow lights. So were other famous landmarks around the world, including the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye, the Colosseum in Rome and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.What do you think these…

A recent Times article reported on bizarre stories of people being buried with their cars, with some saying they were inspired by accounts that ancient Egyptians were buried with their possessions. How do you feel about the idea of burying extravagant items with their owners after they die? Do you have a deeply-beloved personal possession?…