Store to Store, A Vertebral Line Of Evolution

By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Published: January 12, 1991

New York City has become a pretty grim place. But imagine its charms if you had real money in your pocket and time to shop.

Each person's fantasies are different. It turns out that our's tend toward the well-scrubbed bones of dead people, pythons and other writhing reptiles, colorful parrots at $5,000 each and speedboats that race along at 90 miles an hour. ...


A version of this article appeared in print on January 12, 1991, on page 127 of the New York edition.

Some Are Made In Heaven, Some Elsewhere

By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Published: January 9, 1991

The inspiration for this column came in the mail. Actually, two pieces of mail.

First, there was the invitation to the 65th wedding anniversary celebration of Samuel and Miriam Salitan. ...

Second, there arrived a press release with a most alarming headline: "Adultery on the Rise." ...

A version of this article appeared in print on January 9, 1991, on page B1 of the New York edition.

Once a Brothel, Soon a Refuge for Prostitutes

By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Published: January 5, 1991

Dr. Joyce I. Wallace first appeared in this column almost three years ago, seeking prostitutes to test them for AIDS in her van. She seemed a cool, dedicated scientist. She went on to do research impressive enough to present to AIDS conferences around the world. ...

A version of this article appeared in print on January 5, 1991, on page 123 of the New York edition. The online version omits a photo of Dr. Joyce Wallace.