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• The Anti-Martha The late, great Henry Mitchell.
  Deborah Needleman June 11, 1998
  
• Narcissus-ism In praise of the perfect daffodil.
  Deborah Needleman April 16, 1998
  
• The Unmade Bed Think before you plant.
  Deborah Needleman March 26, 1998