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Beware of the Rip Van Winkle effect when you do your planning and scheduling. Don’t let the future sneak up on you while you are asleep — be proactive. Be present. Bloomberg says that the secret to an ...

One of the weirdest paintings in the National Gallery of Art — and one of my favorites — is John Quidor’s 1849 “The Return of Rip Van Winkle,” which shows Washington Irving’s title character ...

A tour of America’s past through 26 works that captured the country’s character and contradictions.

HAINES FALLS, New York -- The Catskill Mountains were a big inspiration for Washington Irving, the author of the legendary short story "Rip Van Winkle." Nowadays, locals celebrate an annual tradition ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 8—With his tattered clothing, long fingernails and bewildered look, Rip Van Winkle awakes from his 20-year slumber in an ...

Rip: 25-35 years old. Scalliwag, pioneer, scamp, the authentic article. Always with a good word or a joke. Wise and Devious. Entertains folks with his Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, or Mandolin. He’s an ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The driver and passenger in a car that struck the Rip Van Winkle tour boat at its Rondout Landing dock suffered injuries, city police said Monday. The front end of the car was damaged ...

The Sigman Brothers will be re-airing BroadwayWorld 2021 Chicago's Best Musical during a limited time this month: Rip Van Winkle: An Original Musical. Against strong competition, Rip Van Winkle won ...