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Messika: Since its creation, Messika’s passion has always been to adorn women and appeal to their sensitivities. Brand-new this year, the Lucky Move MM diamond necklace, inspired by lucky medallions, is embellished with colored stones. Meticulously selected, each colored stone embodies a unique energy, a positive expression, or a mantra to adopt according to your personality. The Messika Lucky Move Color collection is available at Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

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Sun, Sand and Solace

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Falling in Love with Maine

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It had been the perfect vacation with the family at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and our return trip started auspiciously enough. Our 13-year-old son’s usual insistence on finding a Chipotle came up empty-handed, so we grabbed some fast food and headed south, my wife at the wheel of her SUV. About an hour out of town we heard what sounded like a cannon blast, followed by very loud banging sounds; a run-flat tire had blown, and the steel cables had become unraveled and were whipping away at the undercarriage as we sped down the highway.

Controlling the vehicle with a calm aplomb that we all found impressive, my wife brought us to a safe halt on the shoulder. A few deep breaths later and a quick check to make sure no one was hurt, we got out to take a look at the damage. The right rear quarter panel was gone; the tire was in shreds.

There was fluid running everywhere from somewhere underneath. We didn't know at the time that the brake and fuel lines had been severed. We were lucky there hadn’t been any sparks, and even luckier that it hadn’t been a front tire.

A Sheboygan County Sheriff’s deputy was on the scene in about 20 minutes; he was kind and a huge help, especially as AAA clearly had bigger fish to fry. He called a flatbed tow truck, which promptly arrived and delivered the SUV to a body shop and us to a Holiday Inn, both in Gaylord, Michigan. While my wife and the kids waited in the truck, I went inside to see if they had a vacancy so late at night. By the greatest of good fortune, the lady at the desk, who was about to give the last room to someone at the other end of the phone, gave it to us instead. So it was with a sense of deep relief that fifteen minutes later I was uncorking a bottle of wine we happened to have brought along, while the kids busied themselves raiding the vending machines for carbs and sugar, all of us grateful that this part of the odyssey, at least, was over.

Ever the optimists, we had hoped we could just get a new tire the following morning and make the seven-hour drive back to Indy, where we could also get the car repaired, but that wasn't to be.

There was far more damage than we originally thought. The vehicle would have to stay in Gaylord for repairs as it was undriveable. The day was spent trying to find a solution, but there were no rental cars to be had, no public transportation because of Covid, no Uber and the local taxi company wanted almost $1,000 to drive us home.

As we faced the prospect of another night in the hotel, my phone unexpectedly rang late in the afternoon. It was a very kind woman we had spoken to at Hertz: she had a cargo van coming back that evening; if we didn’t mind “slumming” it, they could equip it with seats in the back for the kids.

We jumped at the chance and hit the road again around 10 pm. Seven hours later, we were back in our own beds, never happier to be home.

Over the following weeks, my wife, good sport that she is, drove the cargo van as the repair bills continued to mount. Eventually the SUV was totaled, and she got to drive a loaner until insurance sorted out a new vehicle. Reflecting on the situation, we agreed that it had been a journey of accidents, but most of them happy: the blowout could have been much worse, after all. We were fortunate that the sheriff’s deputy arrived so quickly to help us, that the hotel manager took pity on us late at night, and that the rental car reservation person remembered us and took the time to give us a call. From now on, whenever I hear the name of Gaylord, Michigan, I won’t think so much about the accident that might have taken our lives, but more about the kindness of strangers, and how even the smallest gesture can mean so much to those in need of a bit of help.

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THE EYE OF THE TIGER

Tiger’s Eye jewelry that celebrates a demi-fine gemstone prized since ancient times Compiled by Claire Williams

Clockwise from top left this page: Andrew Glassford Jewels tiger’s eye and chalcedony earrings (price upon request; andrewglassfordjewels.com). Tiger’s eye pendant from LALAoUNIS (lalaounis.com). Tiger’s eye Cage Star pendant necklace from Colette ($2,245; colettejewelry.com). Rush Jewelry Design tiger’s eye Draper charm ($2,100; rushjewelrydesign.com).

Harwell Godfrey tiger’s eye, turquoise, and diamond earrings (price upon request; harwellgodfrey.com). David Yurman Petrvs horse signet ring in 18K yellow gold with tiger’s eye ($5,100; davidyurman.com). Men’s tiger’s eye bracelet from Ben Bridge ($169; benbridge.com). Coffee Crumble tiger’s eye ring from Bondeye Jewelry ($360; bondeyejewelry.com). Tiger’s eye Chakra bracelet from Ananya (price upon request; ananya.com). Tiger’s eye Lollipop ring from Retrouvai (price upon request; retrouvai.com). Tiger’s eye and diamond skull ring from Lydia Courteille (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com).

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Palm Beach

SUN, SAND AND SOLACE With stringent safety protocols in place, the Dutch island of Aruba and Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino make a "new normal" vacation possible.

Written by Bridget Williams

There are approximately 45,0000 tropical islands (12-acres or larger) in the world, but only one—Aruba—lays claim to being "One Happy Island." Goodness knows I was in dire need of a dose of happiness as I set off for this tropical paradise amid a pandemic.

While some raised their eyebrows in response to learning of my travel plans, others expressed their desire for "the good old days" that involved unfettered travel. At the time of my trip at the end of July, only 28 countries in the world were welcoming visitors bearing a United States passport.

While I knew there were risks, I was confident in my ability to mitigate them, confidence further bolstered by Aruba's proactive efforts to keep COVID offshore. In the end, I decided that it was my responsibility as a journalist to experience international travel during a pandemic first-hand, as we all need to learn how to function as normally and as safely possible as we tiptoe around this invisible foe. Prior to arrival, we were required to complete an online Embarkation/Disembarkation Card that included, among other items, providing proof of a negative PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours of our arrival and purchase Aruba Visitors Insurance (for current regulations, visit aruba.com/us/ traveler-health-requirements).

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Tourism as a major segment of Aruba's economy didn't take off until the 1950s when a large oil refinery that had been the island's main source of employment closed up shop. Aruba's first multi-story hotel, The Caribbean Hotel, opened with great fanfare in 1959. Designed by prolific architect Morris Lapidus, who defined the "Miami Modern" hotel era of the 1950s and 1960s and whose CV also includes the Fontainebleau, Americana, and Eden Roc hotels, the resort rises from what is arguably the choicest piece of beachfront real estate on the island—Palm Beach.

The 357-room resort began flying the Hilton flag in 2016 and immediately set about a year-long multi-milliondollar renovation. Today, the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino continues to be Aruba's hospitality standard-bearer, which adds additional peace-of-mind in the COVID era. At the time of our visit, the hotel was operating at twenty-percent capacity. Aruba, which typically hosts fifty-thousand tourists on any given day in July, only had seven-thousand. Clearly, social distancing was never a problem.

A sense of history at the Hilton Aruba pervades, from the vintage photographs scattered throughout to a surprisingly large number of employees who've worked at the resort for decades.

Early in the 18th century, a small group of Catholic natives settled an area to the northeast of the town of Noord. They would gather to pray high on a hill overlooking the north shore, and in 1750, Aruba’s first Roman Catholic church—the Alto Vista Chapel—was built.

ATV Tour of Aruba’s undeveloped north coast.

For the scores of guests who've been coming year-after-year, this creates a feeling of familiarity that can turn a standard vacation into something more akin to a joyful family reunion.

The 15-acre property boasts lush gardens that separate the hotel from the beach. A walking path winds down from the openair lobby, past the Mira Solo lobby bar, and the bird garden (don't be surprised if a member of the flock squawks out “hello'” as you pass), and around a pair of large zero-entry pools, before joining a public walking path that extends 2.5-miles along the beach. We set up camp at the ocean's edge, allowing the gentle rustling of the palm leaves that formed the roof of our 'palapa' to lull us into a state of relaxation.

There are six onsite dining options, and at each, like the rest of the resort, there are protocols in place to protect guests and staff.

Sunset Grille, a modern steakhouse under the operation of affable Executive Chef Matt Boland, sits at the dining options' pinnacle.

Originally from New York, Boland has lived on Aruba for three decades and is an outstanding advocate for his craft and the island.

If you ask nicely, he may share his favorite site for swimming with green turtles. Just as entertaining at Chef Boland was our server Juan who possesses one of the most infectious laughs I've heard in a

long time. At the Hilton Aruba, we quickly learned that the staff's genuine hospitality creates the most memorable experiences.

Positioned at the top of a cascading waterfall and a prime spot for watching the sunset, the Mira Solo Bar is ideal for light bites and a pre- or post-dinner cocktail. Rising from the center of the bar is a lighted sculpture that mimics a Divi-Divi tree.

Distinctively shaped to grow in the direction of the prevailing winds, the ubiquitous trees are associated with tenacity and resilience in the face of adversity. Ordering an Aruba Ariba, the island's signature drink is a must. It was created at the hotel

by Juan "Jockey" Tromp during a mixology contest in 1963.

The drink’s refreshing fruitiness belies some serious punch, so imbibers beware! I was a fan of the Aruban Spice and Everything Nice cocktail that had a buttery complexity courtesy of a dash of local pica di papaya hot sauce.

The lunch-only Gilligan's Seafood Shack, positioned between the beach palapas and the pool, offers generous portions.

A similar menu is available from the comfort of your lounge chair by the water as well. The loveliest ladies served us an afternoon espresso each day at Oscar's Market, a grab-and-go option for lighter fare and snacks.

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The California Lighthouse was named after the steamship California, which wrecked nearby on September 23, 198

The most memorable meal has to be the one that's customcrafted for guests through the Sunset Concierge program. Guests are served a bespoke five-course at their choice location, either on the property or off. We chose to supper a short stroll from our room and with our toes in the sand at the water's edge. For quite some time, our rapt gaze fixated on a sailboat that appeared almost if it were on cue, and became perfectly silhouetted in the center of the sun as it slowly slipped into the infinite horizon. To our delight, Juan was our concierge for the evening. He perfectly paced the meal, prepared to our specifications, and far exceeded our expectations.

On property, activities include watersports, a kid's club, a daily complimentary Wellness Journey either on land or sea and the Eforea Spa. The spa had just reopened at the time of our visit, and it was here where COVID precautions were most apparent and disruptive (for obvious reasons) of the typical spa experience.

Even without the use of locker and relaxation rooms, and wearing a mask throughout our massage, the staff went above and beyond to make the treatment as relaxing as possible. Normally open twentyfour hours a day, the sprawling fitness center that is part of the spa complex has limited hours and is kept as clean as a whistle.

Similarly stringent protocols are in place in the resort's casino, which is the only one on the island to offer poker tables with glass partitions separating each person around the table.

Just across the street from the hotel are scores of shops and restaurants catering to tourists. While it was closed during our

Supper in the sand arranged by the Sunset Concierge.

visit, Papiamento Restaurant (papiamentoaruba.com) came highly recommended for its commitment to serving authentic local cuisine in a 126-year-old Aruban "cunucu" house and gardens.

While Palm Beach is the island's social hub, it's worthwhile to engage De Palm Tours (depalmtours.com) to arrange for rental of a UTV for a self-guided tour of Aruba's rugged northeast side. Using intuition and dumb luck to navigate the dirt roads, we encountered rock arches, secret swimming holes, and hardscrabble watering holes seemingly cobbled together with jetsam and flotsam. After making a few inadvertent circles and accidentally coming too close for comfort (on my end) to a cliff's edge, we followed the advice of Lilian Polsbroek, Hilton Aruba's Senior Sales Manager, to head in the direction the Divi-Divi trees were growing. Sure enough, they pointed us in the right direction, and we were soon back in civilization.

For a less bumpy adventure, take a short walk down the beach to the pier where Red Sails Sports offers snorkeling trips, stopping at the SS Antilla, the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean. The behemoth cargo ship, scuttled in 1940, now serves as an ideal host for tube sponges, coral formations, tropical fish, shrimp, lobsters, and orange anemones.

Despite the hoop-hopping required to visit Aruba, and the voluntary two-weeks of self-quarantine upon our return, I will say that once we arrived at the Hilton Aruba, it was easy to escape into island time and a vacation state of mind for a few delightful days. sl For more information about the Hilton Aruba Resort & Casino, visit hiltonaruba.com.

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An expression of personality and possessing the potential for permanence as a functional family heirloom are two of the many reasons why timepieces make the best gifts.

Compiled by Lionel Haff

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This page, clockwise from top left: Carl F. Bucherer Adamavi AutoDate with a 31mm nude dial ($2,850; carl-f-bucherer.com). Reine de Naples ladies wristwatch from Breguet with bezel and dial flange set with 117 diamonds ($36,100; breguet.com). 2020 Tudor Royal 28mm with steel case and diamond-set dial ($3,925; tudorwatch.com). The 18ct yellow gold 42mm Oyster Perpetual SkyDweller from Rolex is fitted with a high-performance Oysterflex bracelet for the first time ($40,000; rolex.com). With its open architecture, the 42mm Patek Philippe 5303R Grand Complications is a timepiece created for connoisseurs (price upon request; patek.com). Opera ladies timepiece from Buccellati with yellow gold, white gold, diamonds and mother-of-pearl ($55,000; us.buccellati.com).

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Longines Symphonette (from $1,575; longines.com). The unisex TOM FORD N.001 offers interchangeable bracelets in leather and a trio of metal finishes.

The pull-through design allows the wearer to easily make the switch from leather strap to metal bracelet, and vice versa (pricing for the bracelets from $820; tomford.com). Tiffany 1837 Makers 22mm square watch in stainless steel with a black leather strap ($2,700; tiffany.com). Arnold & Son 45mm Globetrotter Night ($18,128; arnoldandson.com).

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This page, clockwise from top left: Franck Muller Vanguard Racing Skeleton V crafted with carbon fiber, titanium, and aluminum ($24,720; franckmuller.com). U23 Cosmopolitan luxury 42mm timepiece by Angelus is comprised of titanium and the highest quality Carbon Thin Ply (CTP) material. A flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock offers enhanced timekeeping, offsetting the effects of gravity ($43,000; angelus-watches.com). A partnership between the Italian tailoring atelier Kiton and Chopard has resulted in the the L.U.C. XP IL Sarton Kiton timepiece. The ultra-thin watch with a steel dial and cashmere strap lined with alligator leather is limited to 100 pieces ($10,800; chopard.com/us). Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Orange, limited to 350 pieces ($3,900; bellross.com). De Bethune DB28 GS watch in titanium with a black rubber strap ($80,000; shsilver.com). The design of Reservoir’s Battlefield Collection celebrates WWII all-terrain vehicles, a symbol of tenacity, durability and ingenuity ($3,900; reservoir-watch.com). A unisex design, the Breitling Endurance Pro combines an ultra-lightweight 44 millimeter Breitlight case and a thermo-­compensated SuperQuartz movement ten times more accurate than conventional quartz ($3,000; breitling.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Lady Gaga wearing the Black Bay 32 from Tudor ($4,000; tudorwatch.com). Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin wearing a Longines MS Conquest VHP Classic (from $950; longines.com). Photo courtesy of Longines. German dressage rider Sönke Rothenberger wearing a Longines Master Collection timepiece (from $1,850; longines.com). Image courtesy of Longines. Reservoir Hydrosphere Blackfin diving watch ($4,300; reservoir-watch.com).

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Bibliotaph...

Compiled by Victoria Chase The rules, traditions, and customs of table setting and entertaining, à la bohemian. Amanda Bernardi—The Modern Bohemian Table: Gathering with Friends and Entertaining in Style—hardcover, 208 pages, Paige Tate & Co. (paigetate.com) Historian Adrian Tinniswood takes readers on a glorious journey through the golden age of the country house party, with snippets on the revelries of guests from Nancy Astor to Winston Churchill.

Adrian Tinniswood— The House Party: A Short History of Leisure, Pleasure and the Country House Weekend—hardcover, 144 pages, Faber & Faber (faber.co.uk) Sharing a meal is one of life's greatest pleasures and a powerful and intimate way to create community. When you’re feeding a crowd, this book of big-batch recipes from notable chefs fits the bill. Leslie Jonath and 18 Reasons—Feed Your People: Big-Batch, Big-Hearted Cooking and Recipes to Gather Around—hardcover, 320 pages, powerHouse Books (powerhousebooks.com)

Take your taco Tuesday up a notch, with recipes for tantalizing tacos and equally inventive tequila-inspired cocktails. Katherine Cobbs—Tequila & Tacos: A Guide to Spirited Pairings—paper over board, 176 pages, Tiller Press (simonandschuster.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books In her first book, noted L.A. hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran shares her secrets for planning and giving brilliantly executed parties at home. Lavishly photographed, the eight fetes features range from a California pool party to a festive Christmas brunch. Stephanie Booth Shafran—You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining— hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)

Sustenance for hunker-downers needn’t be limited to packaged snacks, as this book attests.

Katherine Bebo—Binge-Watching Eats: Themed snacks for your next binge watch—paper over board, 160 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com)

Each of the nutritious, alcohol-free beverage recipes in this book were designed with minimally added sugar and allnatural ingredients that you can easily find at any grocery store. Available in May 2021. Diana Licalzi & Kerry Benson— Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion—hardcover, 144 pages, Blue Star Press (bluestarpress.com) Serve up fictional fare from legendary literary meals for your real-life holiday celebrations. Alison Walsh—A Literary Holiday Cookbook: Festive Meals for the Snow Queen, Gandalf, Sherlock, Scrooge, and Book Lovers Everywhere—hardcover, 272 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com) The only official Disney guide to creating magical events that draw on 90 years of Disney inspiration.

Amy Croushorn—Entertaining with Disney: Exceptional Events From Mickey Mouse to Moana!—hardcover, 192 pages, Insight Editions (insighteditions.com)

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Sip, Savor & Celebrate Gifts for Gourmands Compiled by Colin Dennis

This page, clockwise from top left: A gold medal winner in the World Spirits Competition, the Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita from On the Rocks uses a flavor combination of pineapple, triple sec, plata tequila and jalapeño to create the perfect drink for those who like it hot (from $11.99; ontherockscocktails.com). The high-performance Saeco Xelsis Espresso Machine features an advanced touch-screen display that offers 15 different coffee drink selections, and stores drink preferences for up to eight different users ($1,999; usa.phillips.com). Bluegrass Soy Sauce with bourbon barrel stave chopsticks ($18; bourbonbarrelfoods.com). SMEG x Dolce&Gabbana Sicily is my Love stand mixer ($1,500; smegusa.com). Aged in ex-bourbon barrels for 40-44 months in an underground cellar, Cincoro Extra Añejo offers an exceptionally long finish, akin to the complexity of a fine Cognac. The ultimate tequila for the person who has it all ($1,600; cincoro.com).

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This page, clockwise from top left: Previously only available to fine restaurants nationwide, Black Hawk Farms is now making a selection of their American Wagyu cuts available to the home chef through their online shop. Based in Princeton, KY, Black Hawk Farms is one of the only farms in the country to utilize vertically integrated production techniques to nurture its cattle from seed-to-slaughter (blackhawkmeats.com/shop). Silver has the highest heat conductivity of ANY element and the solid silver cookware from Duparquet offers a high-performance pan of unparalleled beauty. Made to order (from $2,600; duparquet.com). Photo by Pat Piasecki. Riedel’s Cornetto decanter, originally introduced in 2004, has been reimagined with the launch of the Cornetto Confetti Collection, featuring hand-blown bands of color pulled throughout the decanter in vibrant hues of either orange (shown) or green ($299; riedel.com). Widely known as “Napa’s first cult Cabernet,” the 2017 vintage of Beaulieu Vineyard’s Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is sure to put a smile on your favorite oenophile’s face ($145; bvwines. com). The Spice Up The Holidays spice box collection is from Healthy On You, a black woman-owned business created by certified health coach Samantha Binkley ($49.95; healthyonyou.com).

Society Limonta Matte Maya placemat ($65), Onda plate ($70), Buto flat-bottom dish ($70) and Nap Viky and Nap Los napkins ($40/each; societylimonta.com). Small-batch Casa Dragones tequila has been called a “Tastemaker’s Top Tequila” by Forbes Magazine. This gift set includes a 750ml bottle of Joven tequila with two glasses ($275; casadragones.com). A paprika base dry rub with a hint of smoke and a spicy kick of cayenne and traditional Perini Ranch flavors ($13.50; periniranch.com).

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Our sailboat Va Bene in Five Islands.

FALLING IN LOVE WITH MAINE Written and photographed by Craig Kaminer

Since 2016, I have been lucky enough to sail over 8,000 miles in and around New England, down the entire East Coast, through the Bahamas, around Key West to Tampa Bay, and back again. My wife Debbie and I, and on occasion, our sons and friends, traveled offshore and via the Intracoastal Waterway, frequently stopping to look around and walk our now 10-year-old chocolate lab, Charlie.

But some days, we sailed around the clock to get to an important port before the weather changed, where we would wait until Mother Nature returned to a more moderate and predictable pattern.

While each port we've visited has been unique in its own way, perhaps our recent trip to Maine this past summer was the most memorable. I had seen pictures of the great towns, the lobstermen, rocky coastlines, and fog in every imaginable book and website I consulted. Still, nothing prepared me for the Maine experience, even my enthusiastic friends and colleagues who have summered here for years.

Sailing from Newport, Rhode Island to Sorrento, Maine, (across the bay from Bar Harbor) required a flexible itinerary, patience, and a minimum of two weeks. And, even then, it would have been better to explore this under-appreciated jewel for a month or more. So, amid the pandemic, which afforded us the 46 slmag.net

flexibility to be away from St. Louis for almost four weeks, we set out to discover what the fuss was all about Down East.

After a few quick stopovers at ports in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we sailed to Portland, Maine. While it's worthy of an even longer stay, we stopped for two nights at Fore Points Marina (forepointsmarina.com) as we awaited friends from New York to join us.

Portland is vibrant with excellent craft breweries, seafood joints, galleries, great shopping, and museums that appeal to its hip community of residents and visitors. Mega-yachts, including the 312-foot Kismet at the end of our pier, share dock space with transient yachtsmen and smaller craft. We had the best lobster rolls ever (at Highroller; highrollerlobster.com), amazingly fresh oysters farmed the same day from nearby coves, and a great dinner at Scales (scalesrestaurant.com).

At the crack of dawn, we woke to walk Charlie and hit the fog-filled open water to Rockland. The coastline was exquisite, but it was only visible for half of the day. The balance of the sail, we were socked in with fog, fog horns, and surprising blips on the radar that, out of nowhere, heralded vessels on a collision course. A severe weather forecast ended the day early. Fortunately,

Charlie posing on the rock bar that joins two islands.

College roommates Nancy Lane and Debbie Kaminer practicing yoga in Boothbay Harbor.

Drone photo of Sorrento Harbor.

the storm passed quickly, and the sun came out by dinner, so we ventured back into town on our dinghy for a special meal at Hill's Seafood Company (hillsseafoodco.com).

Rockland turned out to be a great stopover, albeit not as hip as Portland or as quaint as some of the places we stopped in the days to come. Still, we found some outstanding restaurants, a handful of worthy galleries, a boardwalk for a late-night stroll, and some of the cheapest diesel fuel on earth (under $2 per gallon).

As we pulled into Boothbay Harbor, a small picturesque town reminiscent of Charlevoix, Michigan, the scenery started to appear what we'd imagined Maine would look like: boulders on the shoreline, tall pine trees, lobster pots socially distanced no more than six feet apart, stunning homesteads passed down from generation to generation and friendly people with thick New England accents. We had a relaxing lunch overlooking the harbor (Fisherman's Wharf Inn; fishermanswharfinn.com), shopped the town, hiked to the other shore, and picked up eight freshly steamed lobsters for $40.

From Boothbay, we sailed to our target destination of Sorrento just across the bay from Bar Harbor. We added Sorrento to our itinerary at the behest of our friend Steve Dwyre and his sailing companion Cindy Cady. They live there in a 100-year-

old waterfront home overseeing his 46-foot Oyster sloop named Willow. For years, Steve has urged us to visit, and we were pleased that the town was more beautiful than he said it would be.

We found the town's only rental mooring, and for $25 a night, we moored in a well-protected harbor just a short dinghy ride to the town dock.

We quickly discovered that Mainers prefer row bows to inflatable dinghies, and most docks are crammed with them. It makes for a nice picture, and while it seems impractical to us, we rowed when we could to feel local and get some exercise.

Steve and Cindy have been cruising continuously since 2016, filling their passport with stops in numerous ports of call.

Karl Gerchow and Conner Esworthy, a young couple they met in Honduras this past winter when the pandemic forced them to stay put, were also staying with them. Karl and Conner met while working in finance at JPMorgan in New York City, and soon realized they shared a dream of buying a sailboat and enjoying a liveaboard lifestyle. I'm sure their friends and family all thought they were crazy (especially with their Ivy League educations on sabbatical), but they have been sailing for three-and-a-half years and seem happier than most.

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Thank you lobster dinner for Steve and Cindy.

View from Star Island in Isles of Shoals.

For four days, Steve's house became a sort of sailor's halfway house. We told stories, sat by a fire (yes, it was that cold at night), learned to crochet, painted rocks, watched movies, cooked dinner, drank wine, and discussed our upcoming sailing plans. Since then, we have stayed in touch with Karl and Conner, adding them to our growing list of sailor friends who understand us better than some of our land-bound acquaintances do.

On one of our days in Sorrento, we visited Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor was great, but a little too commercial and not exactly what we were looking for. Acadia was beautiful and the perfect place to hike, take photos and clear our heads with brisk fresh air. We hiked around Jordan's Pond, which I was promised would be an easy two-to-three mile jaunt that ended up being closer to six. My hips were stiff, my muscles a little sore, but I am delighted to have done it. I am sure I would say the same thing if I did an Ironman.

Another day we hunted sea glass and heart-shaped rocks on a rock bar connecting two small islands. It's the perfect spot to hang out until high tide gradually separates the pair of islands. Soaring bald eagles, ospreys, and harbor seals made the afternoon magical, even though I thought Steve said we were boating to a bar for drinks. There was bar (a rock bar), and we did have drinks, but it proved I need to be a more careful listener.

That night, Debbie and I cooked a "thank you" dinner consisting of lobsters, fresh corn, asparagus, and a locally baked blueberry pie.

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The harbor shop in North Haven sells everything from fuel to lobsters.

Conner Esworthy and Karl Gerchow in Maine on their 3 1/2 year sailing sabbatical.

We pulled out of Sorrento Harbor on Saturday morning, planning to reach Camden by evening. The winds grew throughout the day with 35-knot gusts blowing straight at our bow. Rather than fight the aggressive conditions, we altered our course and pulled into North Haven. Much to our surprise, we found one of the best-curated shops we have seen in some time (The North Haven Gift Shop, located Main Street; northhavengiftshop.com) and walked a couple of miles before returning to Va Bene. Due to the howling winds, we decided to fix dinner on board, stream the latest Yellowstone episode, write in our journals, and get a good night's rest.

Our next stop was a little town called Five Islands, so named because it is literally surrounded by five small islands on Sheepscot Bay's edge. It was as pretty as a postcard, with the main attraction being a lobster shack (Five Islands Lobster Co.; fiveislandslobster.com), which boasts some of the state's best coldwater lobsters. When you are called to the counter by one of the family members (in this case, it was a boy around 12 years old), you told him how big of a lobster you wanted, and he fetched one that had been caught earlier in the day, weighed it and charged accordingly. A duo of two-plus-pound lobster dinners rang up less than $50. The people we met at the socially distanced family-style tables were just as incredible.

We continued to Isles of Shoals, an off-the-coast of Portsmouth grouping of three islands jointly owned by New Hampshire and Maine. In good years it is home to seasonal

Sunset after severe weather in Rockland.

Jordan's Pond in Acadia National Park.

residents, students, and volunteers who reside there studying art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. We did check out Star Island, which looked the most inhabited, but found a "closed for the season, no trespassing" sign. Charlie had to go, so we trespassed for a few minutes, saw the ancient grave sites of 10 or so people who chose to be buried there over the few hundred years it was semi-occupied, and headed back to the boat for cocktails and dinner.

From Isles of Shoals, we sailed most of the day in the rain to Provincetown (aka PTown) again, where we finally got a reservation in one of the top-rated restaurants (The Mews; mewsptown.com) according to TripAdvisor. We'd been on the lookout for whales all day and finally witnessed two massive Humpback whales breach and put on a show for tourists gawking on the nearby whale watching tours.

Upon arrival in PTown, we suited up to take Charlie for a walk and check out a few of the stores we had missed on our earlier visit.

With the foul weather, an irritable outboard engine, and two forgotten face masks, we returned to Va Bene, doffed our raingear, took much needed hot showers, and made our own five-star meal. The sun was out the next morning, so we spent some time in Provincetown before heading around the outside of Cape Cod to Nantucket.

It was another long, wet day of sailing, but by the time we arrived near sunset in Nantucket, the skies had cleared, and the charm of Nantucket welcomed us. We were retrieved at the town

Overlooking Cuttyhunk Harbor.

dock by friends who had rented a house there through September.

We enjoyed cocktails, a hot shower, and putting on "real" clothes for a fabulous meal at Queequeg's (queequegsnantucket.com).

An additional day of life on land allowed us to enjoy the beaches, lunch in town, a couple of great book shops, and a harbor full of mega yachts and best-in-class sailboats which can entertain an old salty dog like me for a week or more. There aren't many places like Nantucket, which combine a whaling town's authenticity, a retreat for the well-heeled and well-traveled, and the yachtsman. Unfortunately, the diesel was $5 per gallon here.

Perfection has its price.

On Saturday, we woke up early to a strong, steady wind which sailed us at least 7.5 knots to our home port of Portsmouth, Rhode Island (just four miles inland of Newport, Rhode Island) in record time and not having to use any of the expensive diesel I filled up on just in case. We tied Va Bene up for the first time in two-plus weeks, hosed her off, and for the next couple of days, restored her to her pristine condition before driving home to St. Louis so I could get back to work and write this story.

Rocky coastlines, lobster pots and boats, fog, rain, and windy conditions make Maine a challenging place to sail. Still, it is one of the most magical places we have ever been to. I am not sure when we will return, but Maine will always be close to the top of the list from now on, and if you ever want to come aboard, please let me know. sl

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Of Note... Sectionals for a crew or a socially-distant two

Compiled by Colin Dennis

This page, clockwise from top left: Ben Soleimani Cyrus sectional ($4,450; bensoleimani.com). Riviera sectional designed by Suzanne Tucker for Michael Taylor Designs (michaeltaylorcollections.com). Lampert sectional from Jonathan Adler ($5,790; jonathanadler.com). Sand sofa from LAGO (lago.it/en). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Astaire sectional from Room & Board ($4,450; roomandboard.com). Apollo by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection (bebitalia.com). Bend-Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia (price upon request; bebitalia.com). The N701 is a modular seating collection designed by Jacques Deneef for Ethnicraft (pieces from $689; ethnicraft.com). Gus Modern Mix Modular four-piece wedge section in cognac vegan appleskin leather (pieces from $1,595; gusmodern.com). Gus Modern Silverlake sectional ($4,590; gusmodern.com).

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USHERING IN AN ERA OF AUDACIOUSNESS The Maserati MC20 Written by Andre James

It happened this past September in Modena, the heart of Italy's Motor Valley and the Trident brand's home for eight decades. Parked drive-in theatre-style before a monumental stage surmounted by an equally large LED screen were 44 Maserati cars from all eras. Behind them, bleacher seating held socially distanced VIPs and media from all around the world. All had gathered for a world premiere, live-streamed, with simultaneous mirror events in New York and Tokyo. Live drummers ushered in a spectacular fastpaced multimedia show that shared Maserati's contemporary vision before unveiling its MC20 supercar.

The MC20 appeared on stage first as a hologram. When the real thing arrived, its butterfly doors opened, and Maserati Reference Driver Andrea Bertolini emerged, an apropos pilot for a supercar stunner entirely made in Italy, including the engine.

A real head-turner, the MC20's body envelops a sporty soul with a Formula 1-derived 630-horsepower V6 Nettuna engine with the new patented Maserati Twin Combustion technology. It delivers 0-60mph acceleration in under 2.9-seconds and boasts a top speed above 200mph. Maserati had not built its own engines since 1998.

Employing a system known as Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development allowed ninety-seven percent of the car's development to be virtual, reducing delivery times and lowering costs. The MC20 spent more than two-thousand working hours in the Dallara Wind Tunnel to refine its aerodynamics. Except for a discreet rear spoiler, there are no conspicuous aerodynamic appendages. Air vents on the bonnets and the side are virtually invisible when viewed from some angles. Also highlighting the 52 slmag.net

aerodynamics are the butterfly doors. Opened via push-button from the inside, they enable easier access to and from the cabin while showing off the carbon fiber cockpit.

Inside the driver-focused cabin, functionality and visibility are paramount. Laid out like the cockpit of a racing car, black materials and dark upholstery prevent windscreen reflections. Inspired by a luxury timepiece, the driving mode selector is mechanical and precise.

The MC20's thick steering wheel is the only first new-generation Maserati to have an ignition button.

A simple turn of the selector activates one of the MC20's five driving modes. CORSA mode offers the most extreme experience, with less-active traction control, and stability control with high thresholds for the most challenging handling.

The new generation two-screen Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system allows for full personalization to the driver's user preferences and offers extreme connectivity to the car via Maserati Connect.

Racing has always been in Maserati's blood, and the MC20 is the brand's siren song for those who pine to drive an Italian supercar with thrilling performances and elegant lines on the road. At the Modena launch, Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO commented, "For our Brand, this is a time to build: the time to be forward-looking and construct our future. We are laying the foundation stone of our tomorrow, and we are doing it together, guided by our passion, unique in our design, and innovative by nature."

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ENGAGING ALTERNATIVES Non-traditional engagement rings for saying ‘I do!’ differently Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: Mindi Mond platinum ring with a spiked baguette center diamond flanked by emerald-cut diamonds (price upon request; mindimondny.com). VanLeles London one-of-akind Legends of Africa Octahedron ring with diamonds and Zambian-sourced emeralds ($36,703; vanleles.com). Brent Neale one-of-a-kind Moi Et Toi ring with a pair of 2ct diamonds surrounded by sapphires, emeralds, and rubies (price upon request; brentneale.com). Diamond halo ring by Stephen Silver set with a 5.36-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire ($52,900; shsilver.com). Cadar Tu Trio engagement ring in 18k gold with diamonds. Solitaire sold separately ($9,250; cadar.com). Cathy Waterman recycled platinum pave frame ring with ethically sourced emerald and diamonds (price upon request; cathywaterman.com). Taken gold band from Established Jewelry ($2,640; establishedjewelry.com). Nam Cho platinum ring with white diamonds and white sapphires ($8,770; namcho.com). Solitaire from Dreamboule’s ‘Free and Fun’ collection in 18k rose gold with diamonds and black volcanic stone (price upon request; dreamboule.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Nora Kogan Elise ring with emerald-cut diamond in a matte satin gold setting ($5,225; norakogan.com). Picchiotti Classics Imperial Collection white gold, diamond, and ruby ring (price upon request; picchiotti.it/ENG). De Cosmi 18K yellow gold and rough diamond ring (price upon request; decosmi.com). Custom engagement ring by Harwell Godfrey (price upon request; harwellgodfrey.com). Emily Kuvin 14k diamond Three Dot ring ($1,870; emilykuvin.com). Jemma Wynne bespoke ring with baguette cut diamond (price upon request; jemmawynne.com). Fantazia by Aisha Baker in 18k yellow gold with diamonds and white quartz ($10,800; aishabaker.com). Anna Sheffeld Bea Three Stone ring with black diamond (from $25,300; annasheffield.com). Ascension Illusion diamond ring from Graziela ($7,500; grazielagems.com). Maya Gemstones Perfect Ring in yellow gold with 1ct Maya-cut diamond (price upon request; mayagemstones.com).

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Rehearsal Hall at Utah's Sundance Mountain Resort

APRÈS SKI Written by Bonnie Graves

For some that ski, the slopes and the snow are enough; what you eat afterwards (or, before, in the case of Sundance’s awardwinning brunch) is an afterthought. Increasingly though, ski resorts across the American West are realizing that their success is as much about amenities like fine dining as it is about pure powder. While there will always be those skiers who are happy enough with a quick tuna sandwich or a burger, perhaps wolfed down with some lukewarm hot chocolate or bad beer, many others now expect better food and then some.

Voted the #1 Ski Resort in North America in Conde Nast’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, Sundance may not be such a secret anymore. When Redford bought the land surrounding Utah’s majestic Mount Timpanogos in 1969, he envisioned a place where art, nature and community could coexist. He may not have imagined the juggernaut that has become the Sundance Film Festival. Much of that January glamour actually happens across the hill in Park City, where resorts like Deer Valley have dominated Utah’s ski industry. Quietly, the original Sundance Mountain Resort remains nestled at the base of the ‘sleeping maiden Utahna’ 56 slmag.net

and its winning combination of culture and cuisine makes it a standout. For wine enthusiasts, the list at the Tree Room restaurant – named for the belovedly stubborn tree that has grown in the center of the dining room for nearly 50 years – offers Utah’s best selections.

While Mormon prohibitions against alcohol remain an issue in nearby Provo, Sundance is a welcome haven of fermented grape juice. Sundance’s proprietary label series has attracted fine wineries like Honig, Sokol-Blosser, Altamura, Selby and others. And no visit to Sundance is complete without a post-ski cocktail at the famous Owl Bar, where the bullet-riddled bar and the “Butch Cassidy” memorabilia bring an authentic cowboy vibe. Lastly, Sundance’s more casual restaurant, The Foundry Grill, offers a Sunday Brunch that is without compare. Be sure to make a reservation and to starve yourselves the night before, or you’ll fail to do justice to its jawdropping array of both savory and sweet brunch options.

Heading north to Montana, another ski area is fast becoming a dining destination. Located halfway between West Yellowstone and Bozeman, Rainbow Ranch Lodge and the Big Sky Resort ski area have steadily drawn attention and celebrity investment.

Duck at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe's flagship restaurant Manzanita

Whether the likes of Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake and Tom Brady genuinely appreciate the world-class ski runs or merely enjoy the solitude remains to be seen. Rainbow Ranch Lodge is kind of a next-gen Sun Valley. It’s still small enough to feel personal yet, like Sundance, it offers extraordinary food and wine experiences for its guests. A new winter menu greets skiers with appetizers like venison tartare with fermented Japanese plums and a curried squash tart made with local Montana honey. Entrées include seasonally appropriate game like elk made into a savory ragoût or fresh, wild-caught halibut that is flown in from Alaska twice weekly. And don’t miss the opportunity for an intimate wine dinner in Rainbow Lodge’s Bacchus Room, where a best-instate collection of over 5000 selections is available for every palate.

While not an unknown brand by any means, the Ritz-Carlton on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore is taking luxurious cuisine to the next level. Blessed with a mid-mountain location that offers unparalleled ski-in / ski-out access to the Northstar slopes, the Ritz at Lake Tahoe offers multiple dining outlets for everything from high-end business dinners to family-friendly dining. A favorite is Manzanita

Restaurant, its flagship at the resort; Manzanita’s “California Mountain Cuisine” weaves seasonal produce and meats with alpine aesthetics into a restaurant that helped the Ritz earn the first ever AAA 5-Star rating in the Tahoe area. It sets the standard for fine dining in the region. More casual options include Café Blue and the comfy Living Room Lounge. Family members of all ages can enjoy either s’mores or Champagne by the numerous fire pits and, the in-room dining – while not inexpensive – echoes the Ritz’ commitment to being the best-in-class among California ski resorts.

Whether one chooses to load up with a luxury brunch before hitting the slopes or instead opts for a hot shower followed by an epic dinner, these three ski resorts and others are acknowledging the industry’s need for better food and wine options. Each of these three resorts is now again open for business and has taken extraordinary steps to safeguard their guests during the pandemic, e.g., enhanced cleaning protocols, socially distant dining and mask mandates. And, after a long period of pandemic dormancy, we all could certainly use a little something luxurious to look forward to on our winter calendars. sl

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THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC LYRIQ, Cadillac's first all-electric vehicle, ushers in a new era in luxury, technology, and zero-tailpipe-emissions performance.

Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Cadillac In 2019, Cadillac announced it would spearhead General Motors' shift to an all-electric future. After GM announced their new Ultium batteries in early 2020, Cadillac hit the accelerator in August, unveiling the LYRIQ show car, a fully electric luxury crossover. "LYRIQ was conceived to make every journey exhilarating and leverages more than a century of innovation to drive the brand into a new era while rewarding passengers with a more personal, connected and immersive experience," said Jamie Brewer, Cadillac LYRIQ chief engineer. "To do this, we developed an architecture specifically for EVs. It is not only an exceptional EV but first and foremost a Cadillac."

Within the LYRIQ, the Ultium battery system (with 300+ miles of range on a full charge) is a structural element of the architecture, integrated to improve ride and handling and safety.

The lower center of gravity and near 50/50 weight distribution enabled by the battery pack placement results in a sporty, responsive vehicle offering spirited driving. A distinctive "black crystal" grille in the front is one of the LYRIQ's most unique and expressive design elements on the outside.

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torque to the pavement without wheelspin for zippy acceleration and confident cornering capability.

The unique driving experience will begin upon approaching the vehicle. Once LYRIQ recognizes the driver, they are "greeted" with a choreographed lighting sequence, while the seats, mirror, and climate system make adjustments in preparation for the journey.

Inside the cabin, a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display artfully integrates a single, large screen that spans the driver's viewing area and incorporates driver information details, infotainment controls, and camera views. Other technology of note includes easy monitoring of the battery and charging; a new dual-plane augmented reality-enhanced head-up display; the latest version of Super Cruise; supervised remote parking that can help the LYRIQ park itself whether the drive is inside or outside of the vehicle; new active road noise cancellation technology; and, an exclusive partnership with AKG to offer a state-of-the-art 19-speaker sound system.

"The LYRIQ represents the next iteration of the iconic brand's styling, enabled by electrification, as only Cadillac can express," said Andrew Smith, executive director, Global Cadillac Design.

"Inside and out, LYRIQ is a thoughtful integration of design and technology and is intended to make every drive an occasion."

The Cadillac LYRIQ is scheduled to go on sale in late 2022 as a 2023 model. sl

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Resortwear to inspire, even if your holiday vacay is only a vacation state of mind.

Compiled by Bridget Williams

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SOME LIKE HOT

This page, Free Will swimsuit from Castamira ($215; castamira.com).

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Aqua Blu Odyssey swim shorts ($72; aquablu.com.au). Strelitzia Butterfly swimsuit ($125; lagottaswimwear.com).

Montce Oxana Kim bikini top ($122) and Oxana Tamarindo bikini bottom ($102; montce.com). Retro sunglasses and glasses from Uncommon James x DIFF Eyewear collaboration ($85; uncommonjames.com). La Gotta CBD-based sun care line (lagottaswimwear.com). Montce Pampas Floral one-piece ($198; montce.com).

Ilia Black White bugs from La Gotta ($130; lagottaswimwear.com). Sensi Studio lampshade caladohat with frayed brim ($67; sensistudio.com). Katie one-piece swimsuit in green papaya from Hermoza ($158; thehermoza.com).

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This page, Sensi Studio balloon sleeve maxi dress with hand embroidery in 100% Peruvian pima cotton voile ($186), Lady Ibiza hat with medium twist band ($108), and mini frayed basket bucket bag ($246; sensistudio.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Kayla gingham bikini top ($152) and tennis skirt from Montce ($182; montce.com). Daisy beaded sunglass.mask chain from Soraya Hennessy ($120; sorayahennessy.com). Saltwater Knot bandeau ($80) and Hilary high waist bottom ($68; pqswim.com). Paper London Martha and Frankie dresses in organic cotton ($380 & $419; paperlondon.com). Bali top ($98) and Venice banded bottom ($98) from Shore (shorebrand.com). Paper London Coconut swimsuit ($251; paperlondon.com).

NOA 18K gold-filled shell bracelet ($95; noajewelry.com). PQ Swim Capri embroidered tunic ($124; pqswim.com). Hermoza Jirau basket bag ($200; thehermoza.com).

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A CONCRETE IDEA

Going beyond grey, Kast Concrete Basins’ product line is available in a rainbow of colors.

Written by Bridget Williams

Switzerland native Tim Bayes says he first became enamored with the “fascinating and unique” properties of malleable concrete while studying at the University of Westminster in London. “It starts out life as a liquid and combines the organic characteristics of natural stone with the ability to be cast into any shape. It also has a contemporary context that other stone materials don’t have,” he explained.

He founded Lowinfo in 1998, which allowed him to design and fabricate a range of concrete furniture and interior surfaces. Realizing a gap in the market, Bayes further honed his craft, establishing Kast Concrete Basins in 2013 in Nottingham, England. This first-ofits-kind niche brand specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing washbasins and sinks in a spectrum of styles.

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rainbow of colors, from cheery to calming. Equally at home in traditional and contemporary interiors, Bayes points out that “many of my design values align with modernism, with an emphasis on functional design and clean lines.”

Kast’s factory is also its design studio, and Bayes asserts that continuous experimentation leads to generating ideas and solving problems. “I believe a tacit knowledge of materials and physical making skills underpin and elevate the design process. Any design that we conceive can be tested, refined, and made right here,” he elucidated.

While his company has had to put plans for a public launch of new collections on hold, Bayes remains optimistic. “The pandemic has been difficult in many ways, but it has allowed us as a team more time for thought, reflection, and planning.” And, he added, “Washing our hands has never been so important.” sl kastconcretebasins.com

TRANSITIONAL | TRADITIONAL | CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | COMMERCIAL DESIGN

Linda A. Mordoh, Owner

Rosemary Peters | Jim Anderson Lily Lusk 41 S. Rangeline Rd. | Carmel, IN 46032 317.848.0020 www.SavvyDecor.com

Contemporary art from the owners' extensive collection provides splashes of color.

URBAN HAVEN

A former ink factory hides a masterpiece of modern living Written by Neil Charles / Photographed by Adam Gibson Kevin Kinder of Studio 342 and Indy Craft Painting is perhaps best known as a meticulous decorator and, more recently, as the maker of highly innovative printed wall coverings, featured in these pages in the September/October 2017 edition. A 30-year veteran of the building industry, Kinder also enjoys a career as a project manager on high-end builds and renovation. One of his latest endeavors is this modern home east of downtown Indianapolis, where the gifted artisan has devoted much of the past 18 months to overseeing the conversion of what had once been a serviceable abode into a nowluxurious modern residence.

The home’s owner, Emily Young, a longtime resident of downtown, recalls how she first encountered the building when it went up for sale. “It had been an ink factory in the early 1900s.

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space livable, but I felt it still needed work to make it my own.” She and her husband placed an offer, but negotiations quickly stalled.

Having more or less forgotten about the property, Emily was surprised by a phone call several months later. The sellers were ready to talk; a deal was struck, and the work began.

Hiring New Orleans-based Chad Graci of Graci Interiors to oversee the design, Emily was referred to Kinder initially as Indy Craft Painting, a role which, given his abundance of experience and industry contacts, quickly morphed into project manager. Initially, the timeline for the renovation was of little concern, as the couple still owned a condo off Park Avenue, but when that sold a couple of months into the renovation, they needed to move into the new place, even though work had only just begun. “We got the master suite finished first, so at least they could move in,” says Kinder. “It took almost a year to finish the interior.”

Project manager Kevin Kinder of Studio 342 and Indy Craft Painting

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Once again, contemporary art is used to great effect, this time juxtaposing pattern and color in the living area.

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Massive windows create an indoor/outdoor feeling.

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Formerly an accessway for cars, this space has been redesigned as an elegant courtyard.

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Three custom storm drain covers created by artist Ryan Feeney feature a fleur de lis welded on top, in a nod to the homeowners' New Orleans ties; the artist left the steel untreated so that a rust patina could develop over time.

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The master bedroom and bath area features custom-designed sliding doors.

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A guest bath offers a sophisticated spin on earth tones.

Being a century-old building, even ordinarily minor projects brought their own set of challenges. What is now the driveway used to be part of the building; the previous conversion had removed the roof, turning the space into an auto court. This had exposed the concrete floor, and the decision was made to tear out the stained and cracked surface and replace it with pavers, heated walks, and cantilevered limestone steps. The open concept floor plan and block walls created a challenge to keeping wiring and plumbing concealed.

Locating specialty materials and high-end appliances also turned out to be challenging at times for the contractor; not only had the pandemic brought about a surge in the property market, as

people looked to move into larger homes, but now with plenty of time on their hands, it seemed as if everyone was getting involved with home improvements. That, in turn, put a lot of pressure on the high-quality trades. “Anyone who is good is busy,” Kinder explains. “And anyone you trust to do the work is going to be hard to pin down. After the virus hit, everybody was still busy, or busier.”

Delivery times climbed from a couple of weeks to a few months, while certain essential materials became tricky to find. “Trying to find clear acrylic is almost impossible, as it is being repurposed for sneeze guards,” he adds. “Unwilling to sacrifice quality, we were repeatedly reworking schedules to accommodate the client.”

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A cozy study reflects the homeowner's love for equestrianism.

In the main living areas and kitchen, the color palette is defined by the gray of the original concrete floor, complete with faded ink stains. A vast wall in the hallway provides the perfect neutral backdrop for a stunning piece of custom artwork. Setting the tone for the dining area is a purpose-built table by Ryan Feeney of Indy Art Forge (the sculptor of the famous Peyton Manning statue). Fashioned from rough-cut barn wood covered with half-inch thick glass, the tabletop is surrounded by steel trim that supports the glass and ties in with the base. Feeney also created sliding metal and glass doors between the master bedroom and bath, with a removable grid for easy cleaning. In the bedrooms and bathrooms, color and texture come more into play: espresso for a guest bath, while white marble provides contrast with the concrete block in the master, and wood floors and area rugs add warmth. Emily’s office, with a bourbon and horse trophy theme, pays testament to her passion for equestrian sports. Throughout the home, contemporary art from her collection provides bursts of color and texture, breaking up the

stretch of the formerly industrial walls, and becoming an integral feature of the overall design.

With its clean lines, sharp edges and bright, airy interiors bathed in light from expansive, south-facing windows, the main house is an exemplar of contemporary décor. Beyond the living room, a swimming pool and patio beckon, with an outdoor kitchen for added convenience. Across the driveway, with its retro cobblestone finish, another building houses a gym, a garage and a guest house. The latter, again, has a thoroughly modern feel, featuring Kinder’s unique wall coverings in the bedroom and geometric tile in the bathroom, conjuring up a stylish urban loft, complete with an enviably well-equipped kitchen. Approaching the home from the street, the exterior with its whitewashed walls, block windows and black iron gates doesn’t exactly beckon. In fact, it is still next to impossible to tell that beyond those stark walls lies not a suite of offices or even an ink factory, but a masterpiece of contemporary urban living. It is the ideal haven: right at the center of things, in plain sight, but perfectly hidden from view. sl

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HOUSE COCKTAILS St. Elmo sets its sights on whiskey Written by Neil Charles / Photographed by Dave Pluimer Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, then finished and bottled by Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, St. Elmo Straight Bourbon Whiskey begins life as a traditional three-year-old straight bourbon that is subsequently infused with natural dark cherry and vanilla beans. Unlike many flavored whiskies that are bottled at 60 proof and taste diluted when mixed or served over ice, St. Elmo’s version packs a generous 44 percent alcohol, producing a robust spirit that blends perfectly in cocktails and works nicely on the rocks without losing any of its punch. Versatile and seductively easy to drink (as we recently discovered), this flamboyant spirit makes a wonderful aperitif with a splash of cola and excels in any number of time-honored cocktails, some of which we have featured below.

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Elmo Manhattan 2 oz. St. Elmo Bourbon 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth, Cocchi or Carpano Antico 3 dashes Regan's orange bitters Combine over ice and stir Strain into martini glass

St. Elmo Steak House has always been famous for its substantial cocktails, three of which, back in the ‘50s, might have accompanied a modest lunch, but today would more or less constitute an entire evening’s drinking. Before the mixed drinks revolution of the early 2010s, the majority of cocktails at the restaurant had been vodka-based. “Back in 2011 we hardly had a cocktail list,” says Craig Huse, president and co-owner of Huse Culinary*. “It was a 1902 steakhouse: most of our cocktails were martinis. Our clients knew what they wanted, and we would make it for them.”

But then the bourbon revolution happened, and the hitherto unfashionable working man’s libation overnight became a benchmark of social one-upmanship and a must-have on any self-respecting bar. Bourbon also became the focus of a legion of craft cocktails, many of which were laborious, time-consuming, and required a myriad of special ingredients, a process antithetical to the rapid turnaround of a busy steakhouse bar.

Never really embracing the craft cocktail movement for mostly practical reasons, but seeing an opportunity to take advantage of the burgeoning bourbon trend, St. Elmo set about developing a signature cocktail based on whiskey. “We didn’t have a signature cocktail, and we really needed one. That was the motivation behind this,” continues Huse. After a lot of research, a new cocktail was introduced that would not only have broad appeal but would also be easy to prepare: cherry and vanilla-infused bourbon with Coke. “The bourbon and Coke has been with the restaurant since 2011, and pretty rapidly it became our best selling craft cocktail,” explains Bryn Jones, St. Elmo’s vice president of marketing and retail.

“Initially, it was made with Maker’s Mark whiskey, infused in-house with Luxardo maraschino cherries and natural vanilla beans. It took about seven or eight days to complete the infusion. We call it our adult cherry cola.”

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Simple as it was, consisting of only two ingredients mixed to taste by the customer, the cocktail developed a broad appeal amongst both men and women and even with, in Huse’s words, “sophisticated bourbon drinkers. We have patrons who will insist on drinking their bourbon neat, but they will take a recess from that and enjoy our mixed drink as well.” Such was the popularity of the bourbon and Coke that plans were hatched over the following years to make the spirit more readily accessible to the consumer, to drinkers who might not otherwise have an opportunity to taste the legendary Elmo’s original at the restaurant’s bar.

“When we went to make the product, the biggest consideration was to source a bourbon that was close to the original. Then we wanted to make sure that the flavors were made from natural ingredients, not artificial additives,” continues Jones. “We did 70 or 80 different rounds of testing on the blend to get the product to match what we were serving in the restaurant.”

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Elmo Cider 1 1/2 oz. St. Elmo Bourbon 1 oz. hot apple cider liqueur Cinnamon stick

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Elmo Highball 2 oz. St. Elmo Bourbon 3 oz. club soda Lemon wheel Combine ingredients over ice cubes in a highball glass.

Launched in 2019 as a natural extension to the wildly successful St. Elmo’s line of cocktail sauces, horseradish and rubs, both the whiskey and the premixed Cola Cocktail were an overnight sensation. Initial sales far exceeded expectations and reorders were even more impressive. During the course of the first year, over 14,000 cases of St. Elmo Straight Bourbon Whiskey have been sold at retail in Indiana, a number that compares favorably with many medium-sized bourbon brands. “Our goal ultimately will be to open our own distillery, but that’s a couple of years away,” says Huse. “So far all of our sales have been off-premise. We haven’t even introduced it to our own restaurants yet because retailers have accounted for our entire production.” Now preparing to move into neighboring states, St. Elmo’s whiskey looks set to become a major player in this highly competitive field. sl *Huse Culinary is an upscale restaurant and food group that includes St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, 1933 Lounge and The HC Tavern + Kitchen.

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AND THE SHIP SAILS ON Mackinac’s Grand Hotel delivers a memorable experience Written by Jeffrey Cohen 2020 has been a year of many firsts, not least of which was my family’s maiden visit to the Grand Hotel at Michigan’s Mackinac Island towards the middle of summer. One of the last surviving majestic resorts from the heyday of steam travel in the late nineteenth century, the Grand Hotel opened its doors in 1887. Since then, it has undergone numerous additions and improvements, now boasting 397 rooms, half a dozen restaurants, all manner of outdoor activities, and an unrivalled view across the straits to the mainland from the world’s longest porch. Opening for the season on Memorial Day weekend, the Grand Hotel offers a wide range of holiday packages and getaways until closing for the winter in November.

From Indianapolis, the drive to Mackinaw City had been uneventful, with no intimation that our return trip would be not quite so straightforward (please see Letter from the Editor for the full story). Making the 20-minute ride to the island courtesy of Shepler’s Ferry, the kids thought it would be a good idea to sit on the upper deck, where we got pleasantly misted as the boat 90 slmag.net

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Famously the setting of the romantic movie Somewhere in Time, the Grand Hotel presents a bit of an adventure, somewhat like stepping into a bygone era. Each guest room bears the unique stamp of design legend Carleton Varney in a riot of colors and patterns that simultaneously evoke Palm Beach and a seaside candy store, with no two rooms alike. Following a most cordial welcome, we were accompanied to our lakefront suite and reunited with our luggage, golf clubs, tennis racquets and the inordinate amount of fishing tackle our son had acquired prior to the trip, before setting off in search of lunch. I should also add that there was complimentary red wine and fudge waiting for us in our rooms, the latter of which our offspring devoured immediately, happily in no way spoiling their appetite for hamburgers at the Gate House, one of several offsite restaurants owned by the hotel.

Arrival by horse and carriage is a time-honored tradition at the Grand Hotel.

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Visitors to Mackinac Island arrive by ferry.

Horse-drawn carriage tours of the island are a must.

Our first full afternoon was spent exploring the narrow streets of the quaint town on bicycles kindly loaned to us by the hotel. We soon found out, much to the kids’ delight, that fudge is a big deal on Mackinac Island, as there seems to be a sweet shop on every corner.

The center of town is something of a tourist mecca, not entirely our cup of tea it must be said, so after a quick stroll past a few of the vendors and an essential purchase of more local confectionaries, we headed towards the coastal road for a leisurely tour of the island.

Here, buffeted by a gentle offshore breeze, we pedaled contentedly past the marina and into gently rolling woodland, passing by Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes before heading back to the hotel to ready ourselves for dinner in the Main Dining Room.

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for dinner, while I had the opportunity to break out some choice neckwear that had not seen the light of day in several years.

Looking out over the Straits of Mackinac, the Main Dining Room is the gastronomic hub of the hotel. Catering as it does to multi-generational families, there is something on the rotating menu for just about everyone, with a focus on freshness and healthy preparations. The excellent and thoughtful wine list is compiled by master sommelier and wine director Elizabeth Schweitzer, so we had no shortage of magnificent choices to accompany our Berkshire pork and ribeye steaks. As an unexpected bonus, there is also a menu of fabulous rib-sticking desserts, including a superlative chocolate Napoleon, which proved a perfect end to a memorable dinner. Afterwards, the kids were eager to visit the hotel’s vintage theater, which shows movies nightly, leaving my wife and me to enjoy a nightcap or two accompanied by gorgeous sunset views at the Cupola Bar.

Though no two rooms are alike, all feature designer Carleton Varney's signature mix of color and pattern.

With rocking chairs and gorgeous views of the Straits of Mackinac, the porch at the Grand Hotel is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon.

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Fine dining is a hallmark of the Grand Hotel.

The hotel's Main Dining Room, where dinner is an occasion.

The following morning, after a fulsome breakfast, we repaired to the Jewel golf course and enjoyed a round punctuated by the unique feature of a twenty-minute carriage ride between the front and back nines. In the afternoon, we attended a fascinating tour of the hotel and private history lesson with resident historian Bob Tagatz, before hitting Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor (not for the first time on the trip, I might add, and not for the last). Later on, my wife and daughter paid a visit to Astor’s Salon and Spa for facials while my son and I enjoyed a spot of fishing with his new equipment.

Setting aside an hour before getting dressed for the evening, we convened at the Esther Williams pool, a massive expanse of water that harkens back to the days when people used to swim to cool off, as opposed to walking into an air- conditioned room.

Dinner that evening was at one of the hotel’s (not too) remote restaurants. In contrast to the Main Dining Room, Woods Restaurant, located a short carriage ride away, summons up a giant’s hunting lodge, where needlepoint cushions and gingham

jostle for place with hunting trophies and memorabilia beneath a massive vaulted ceiling above an equally imposing checkerboard floor. The menu is again eclectic, with an emphasis on fresh local produce when available. While the ladies enjoyed the New York strips, my son and I opted for a change of pace with the Wiener schnitzel and Hungarian goulash respectively. Relaxed and replete, we enjoyed the crisp Michigan summer evening air on the carriage ride back.

Our dinner at Woods made a delightful end to a delightful sojourn in a truly unique resort; the following morning we rode the ferry back to the mainland, this time indoors, as we did not relish the prospect of wearing damp clothes all the way home.

It had been a wonderful visit. Throughout our stay, the level of service and attention to detail had been exemplary on every level.

Well over a century on, this grand old dame of the steam age shows no signs of slowing down. sl For more information or reservations, visit grandhotel.com

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Katie (Pullen) and Aaron Nichols, September 5, 2020, Indianapolis

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Morning Light, which oversees the award-winning free hospice residence, the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, and Pennwood Place for seniors, has an unspoken motto: no one leaves our special events without a smile on her/his face. Fun is always in the cards at the annual Beach Ball in March and Rolling For Hope in August. The Beach Ball has become a way to officially end winter while looking ahead to the promise of summer; people leave their formal wear at home, and don beach garb, with many vying to win the coveted Hasselhoff Trophy for Best Dressed!

When summer does arrive so does Rolling For Hope, a bowling event that brings work colleagues, friends and even families together for a fun afternoon of hooky. Both events combined raise close to $100,000 for free residential hospice care, which brings even more smiles to all involved.

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The Indianapolis Art Center relies on support from the community to inspire creative expression in all people. ArtSparkle, presented by The Heritage Group, is the Art Center’s gala-inspired party with a purpose. ArtSparkle takes the exhibitions off the walls and into ArtsPark for a themed evening of dancing to live music and supporting the Art Center. In 2020, the event was reimagined into a virtual spectacular full of studio demo videos, a live auction, live music, and words from people in the community.

Additionally, on the evening before the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, the Art Center invites supporters to join them for a Preview Party, presented by Turkle & Associates. The Preview Party provides a first look at the artist booths as well as offers food, drink, and music to attendees. The Art Center looks forward to celebrating the 50th Broad Ripple Art Fair in 2021.

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BEST OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is to promote the vision of a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community by serving as its central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner. Throughout the year, the Federation hosts dozens of campaign, social, and philanthropic events in an effort to raise money for our annual campaign and create meaningful Jewish experiences for our community. Some of those events include an annual campaign kickoff event, donor stewardship events, NEXTGen’s Light It Up Chanukah party, Women’s Philanthropy fundraising and networking events, a Super Sunday phone-a-thon campaign fundraiser, teen programming, a LIFE & LEGACY Community Celebration, Adopt-a-Family Chanukah Mitzvah for families program, Jewish holiday celebrations and more.

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1) Alan Mordoh, Mel Mordoh, Al Mordoh 2) Avrum and Helaine Herman, Shirley Aprison, Carol Steinfield 3) Michele Boukai, Craig Prater 4) Rachel Katz, Lori Schankerman, Ilana Mordoh, Lori Moss 5) Ilya and Stacy Rekhter, Victoria and Yanive Shmoel 6) Adam and Lisa Weinstein, Barb, Dick, Sarah and David Leventhal 7) Michael Skolnick, Debby Barton Grant, Ed Asner, Lindsey Barton Mintz, David Bernstein 8) Roberta Dakich, Jackie Barrett, Jen Vigran. 9) Beth Klapper, Miriam Gettinger, Marina Grabovsky, Jennifer Schwartz 10) Jeff Abrams, Lynn Abrams, Gigi Marks Felsher, Art Felsher 11) Barbara Solomon, Karen Rothbaum 12) Leo Grabovsky, Leah Grabovsky, Lian Bar Zohar, Lee Vriesman, Leslie Tobe, Marina Grabovsky, David Grabovsky, Megan Maurer, Eli Maurer, Matt and Bella Tobe 13) Martin and Alexandra Weiss

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BEST OF CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD

For more than 40 years, Christamore House Guild has hosted the Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit showcasing five to six bestselling and debut authors and their newly-released books. This annual event held in April includes a private author reception and a large luncheon with author book signings and presentations at the historic Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Proceeds from the luncheon directly benefit the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship program and the educational programs at Christamore House, a multi-service community center serving the Haughville and near Westside neighborhoods of Indianapolis.

Over the years, the Book & Author Benefit has raised over $2.5 million, and benefited more than a thousand scholarship recipients. The 2021 event will be held on April 16, 2021.

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1) Jennifer Mitchell 2) Jen Morris, Paige Button, Jennifer Kittle 3) Lisa Hoskin, Joelle Baugher 4) Kate Quinn 5) Stephanie Allen, Mary Hinkebein 6) Taylor Jenkins Reid, Tracey Garvis Graves, Kate Quinn, Annie Ward, Martha Hall Kelly, Whitney Scharer 7) Front Row: Paige Button, Nicki Griffin, Lisa Hoskin, Mary Hinkebein, Joelle Baugher, Gretchen Hueni, Geri Imler, Wendy Inglis, Ann Eggleston Back Row: Jennifer Mitchell, Maureen Whiting, Liz Hobbs, Heather Kulwin, Cathy Macke, Jennifer Kittle 8) AJ Finn, Laura Lippman, Joanna Goodman, Dina Silver, Greer Hendricks, Kristin Harmel, Sarah Pekkanen 9) Gianna Scappucci, Ann Fritton, Nicki Griffin, Megan Evans 10) Martha Hall Kelly 11) Whitney Scharer, Geri Imler 12) Joelle Baugher, Maureen Whiting, Darrell Hutchison, Stacey Singer, Mary Hinkebein, Lisa Hoskin

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Since 1971, Hear Indiana has been creating equal opportunities for children with hearing loss through spoken language. Over the decades we've had some fabulous events, some of which are featured here: the Run for Sound (formerly the Talk Walk Run), our Amplifier Awards, the Listening and Spoken Language Conference, and the Notso-Silent Auction to name a few. Now more than ever, families are turning to Hear Indiana for the technology, resources, and support their children need to thrive in their communities. Together, we can combine our voices to advocate for the children who are still learning to use theirs.

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Holiday Mart is the signature fundraiser hosted annually by the Junior League of Indianapolis. Over the decades, the Junior League of Indianapolis has been involved with more than 163 community projects through hands-on volunteering and has donated/granted a combined total of more than $4.7 million to the community since 2000.

This year, Holiday Mart will be available virtually for approximately two weeks to provide shoppers ample opportunity and flexibility to shop for the holidays.

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