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“Puttering” Might Be Doing Nothing, But That’s Something
Also referred to as “piddling,” carrying out low-stakes house chores allows us to reimagine spaces we’ve become sick of.
A Summer in Fire Island—Spent Working, Not Shacking Up
The small and mostly car-free island isn’t easy to commute to (or afford).