(SS) The one thing that coronavirus hasn’t managed to shut down is outings with our dogs.

“My life’s goal is to be on ‘Oprah!’” my friend told me when Ms. Winfrey still had her daytime talk show.

Has the pandemic helped you pack on a few pounds? If so, you’re not alone. According to Nabisco, cookie sales have gone up 30% in the past few months. Our kitchens have turned into giant vending machines, dispensing treats as we tend to graze through the day, often eating out of boredom.