Harvey Cushing, father of modern neurosurgery, performed his first operation as a Yale undergraduate. (The “patient” was a dog.) He didn’t work at Yale again for 40 years. But in his will, he left Yale the fruits of his labor.
Southern France — Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, voted ‘most beautiful village’ in France. Enchanting 5-bedroom home in stunning, lively, medieval, artists’ village — restaurants, farmer’s markets, vineyards,
museums, bicycling, hiking, swimming. More info: maisonsouthernfrance.com (484-357-6458).
PERSONALS
Our fabulous, New York-based, stylish divorcée oversees a top-notch volunteer organization, just married off one of her kids this summer, and is ready to enjoy life with a new man. She enjoys hiking, international travel, the arts, and has a second home upstate. Intellectual connection, passion, and fun are her goals. You are an unpretentious, kind man, happy with yourself, healthy, 62-72, based in Northeast. sandy@therighttimeconsultants.com, 212-617-0121.
TRAVEL
An Historical & Literary Trip to Dominica, West Indies, led by historian Dr Lennox Honychurch. 6-day small group trip to visit indigenous Kalinago sites, Fort Shirley & sites associated with author Jean Rhys. www.seacliffdominica.com/history-trip