The Veterans Struggling to Save Afghan Allies

Plus: Why do we work too much? Also, a personal essay by David Sedaris, and the Food & Drink archival issue. View in browser | Update your preferences Monday, August 30, 2021 News Desk The Veterans Struggling to Save Afghan Allies For many who served in Afghanistan, the flawed evacuation efforts have brought feelings of shame and betrayal. By Megan K. Stack Office Space Why Do We Work Too Much? In the modern office, stress has become a default metric for judging whether we are busy enough. By Cal Newport Personal History A Better Place Why the euphemisms? My father did not “pass.” Neither did he “depart.” He died. By David Sedaris Cover Story Tom Gauld’s “Food for Thought” The artist discusses cravings, and how he’s learned to adapt his style for a younger audience. By Françoise Mouly From the Archive Issue A Critic at Large The Promises Martha Stewart Made—and Why We Wanted to Believe Them From 2000: By branding herself not as Superwoman but as Everywoman, Stewart made even her troubles an integral part of her success. By Joan Didion Dept. of Gastronomy Save the Planet, Eat a Bug From 2011: Plentiful and protein-rich, insects are food in much of the world. Why not here? By Dana Goodyear Gastronomy Recalled Notes on Cravings From 1968: There is, in fantasizing about food, no saturation point, no moment at which the body must cry Help! By M. F. K. Fisher First Tastes A Sandwich From 2002: It’s soft but crispy, tender but chewy, peppery but sour, smoky but tangy. It’s a symphony orchestra. By Nora Ephron Humor and Games Name Drop Today’s Quiz The fewer clues you need, the more points you receive. By Liz Maynes-Aminzade Crossword Today’s Puzzle Dishes no longer customary in New York restaurants: eight letters. By Patrick Berry Shouts & Murmurs Two Menus From 2000: Would you like the Fried-Butter Appetizer? Or is the Air Salad more to your liking? By Steve Martin Daily Cartoon Monday, August 30th By Brooke Bourgeois You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.