Around the same time, Lish left Esquire, but he soon accepted an invitation to join Knopf.

NEWYORKER: Rough Crossings

Once broken of the habit of running left, the rats soon formed a new habit, running to the right side every time, even when cued to run left.

FORBES: Could We One Day Switch Off Bad Habits in Our Brains?

Soon after that, I left her, but this time I decided to call her every so often and stay in touch with one of her friends, who could fill me in (if only now and then).

NEWYORKER: Clara