What Hemingway Learned from Joan Miro

On Lost Generation lessons of minimalism.

Whatever Became of the Summer of Love?

The original hippy movement degenerated into bitter feuding.

This is Dr. Bertus Boschoff

He makes Syrah in Namibia. Dr. Lawrence Winkler, who makes Pinot Noir on Vancouver Island will visit his winery in September. A good time will be had by all.

Ten Ways to Organize Your Bookshelf

I use geography.

The Most Iconic Books

Set in 150 countries around the world.

Always Wanted One of These

This Frenchman just made a working Citroën 2CV out of wood.

Health Tech Podcast

How one woman built her own artificial pancreas and started a DIY movement.

The Hardest Thing about Gardening

Learning the gardeners’ lingo.

The Paradox of the Elephant Brain

Between the short elephants of Borneo and the tall desert elephants of Namibia, it promises to be an elephantine year.

Ways to Stay Motivated

In this era of epic stupid.

Is Cultural Appropriation Ever Appropriate?

Yes.

Was Thoreau Just a Slacker and a Hypocrite?

No.