One year ago on Ocean Beach, I found a message in a bottle. It was one of those days when the city basks in sunshine but fog, like white silk scarves set free, sweeps the beach. I had the strand ...

"That's lovely," Mom said. "What is it?" my sister asked. I said, "I don't think it's a Barbie.” "I think it's part of a nativity set," Mom answered. "A what?" my sister asked. "A nativity set. You ...

Listings for unwanted presents have cropped up all over the online retail platform (Picture: Getty) If you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, we’re afraid you’re wrong: in the aftermath of ...