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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Greg Petronzi of True Patina, a watchmaker specializing in vintage Rolex repairs. He is also a licensed psychologist and professor at New York University. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve always had a fascination with watches, starting at…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Nay, a claw machine expert and plush reseller. It has been edited for length and clarity.What started as a pandemic hobby — messing around with a couple of claw machines I bought online — turned into a side hustle that’s…

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Katie Passarello, a public relations contractor living in Cariño, Spain. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Staying long after the food or drink is finished to sit around a table and share conversations is at the heart of…