A Book by Its Cover This story happened in the 1980s, a time when visiting Thailand was more of an adventure than it is today. Back then there were fewer airport connections, rougher roads, and very few luxury accommodations. I’ve wanted to share this story for decades. I thought about pitching it as a Moth […]
Men Really Were Men When It Was a Game What makes a man truly a man? The answer’s on the diamond. Men really were men when it was a game. By John G. Stamos Men Really Were Men When It Was a Game John G. Stamos Thinking about the character of the quintessential American male
Gardening As a Salve in 1973 It was a difficult year in New Jersey, but the tomatoes and Brother Doug helped. By Russ Smith Fifty-two years ago I became an apprentice gardener, although perhaps lackey is more accurate. It was an odd job in a year of odd events. Quick backstory: In June, 1972, after
End X Xenophobia Now! Millions of X users worldwide are cruising this social media giant’s algorithmic highways and byways while in the grip of an abject fear of what they don’t understand. And there’s an excellent chance that they don’t even realize it. Keep it right here for an eye-opening look at the problem, and
Our Sense of Direction The realization that my sense of direction is not all just a matter of north, south, east and west has been discombobulating. Is it just me? By Lisa Louis Our Sense of Direction Lisa Louis When we are very young, before language powerfully reshapes our thoughts into specific organizing systems, our
It’s Nice to Be Asked to Say a Few Words… It’s nice to be asked to “say a few words.” Whether those words are spoken live at a particular social event, or written in a printed quote, the idea that someone thinks your thoughts are important enough to be shared publicly is definitely flattering. And
The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Cherry blossoms carry almost a mythical significance in Japan. That special magic exists on other shores as well. By Lisa Louis The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Lisa Louis During my five and a half years living in Kyoto in my twenties, it was impossible to avoid the overwhelming Japanese cultural
Honor Intact? Affirmative. Arm Broken? Ditto. Chivalry is not dead. It might be battered. It might be bruised. It might be broken. But it definitely ain’t dead. Honor intact? Affirmative. Arm broken? Ditto. By John G. Stamos I was involved in a recent X (the erstwhile Twitter) exchange with Russ Smith, chief, cook, and bottle
“The Paths We Cross” by Guest Writer Lisa Louis “The Paths We Cross” by guest writer Lisa Louis is a sterling example of the work for which the copiously talented, San Francisco based author is known best: gorgeous, evocative writing on universally relevant subject matter. Greetings RGG readers and subscribers. Got a great one for
Cerebral Heavy Lifting on Social Media? Not Me. Not with a Herniated Prefrontal Cortex, I Don’t. Cerebral heavy lifting on social media? Not me. Not with a herniated prefrontal cortex going for me (and not when the simplest explanation is usually the best, and no explanation is even better). By John G. Stamos Not too
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