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— THE IMAGE: MÉMORIAL DES MARTYRS DE LA DÉPORTATION There were 200,000 French citizens, almost all of them Jews, deported by the Vichy government during World War II. If you’ve visited Notre Dame, you’ve walked past the memorial without knowing it’s there, underground, at the rear of the cathedral, at the tip of Île de la Cité. It couldn’t be simpler: a long, narrow corridor, with light shining through 200,000 glass crystals on the walls, a bright light at the end, and small rooms at both end to symbolize cells. You can hear tourists laughing outside; here all is silence, reflection, and...

If you’re fashion-conscious, few things are worse than realizing your favorite shirt has a big hole in it. Although you may think your favorite shirt is ruined, don’t throw it away yet. Most holes can easily be hidden, such as by ironing on a simple fabric patch. If you’re looking for a more permanent way to fill in or even decorate a hole, sew it shut with colored thread. Sometimes you can’t fix a hole right away, so get creative and find ways to hide it underneath clothing or other items. With the right fix, you can still look your...