Searching for Mid-Century America: 1955 and Kodachrome Dreams The America of 1955 reveals a nation of innovation, optimism, and complexity on the road to fulfill its Mid-Century fate. The search for a cultural identity was reflected in the literature and photography of artists and entertainers who helped curate a new era. By Jenna Stocker In
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Cosmic Americana: Nudie Cohn’s Visionary Fashion Expressed the American Ethos From rodeo queens and Rhinestone Cowboys to rock & roll-folk exploding dreamers, Nudie Cohn expressed a certain kind of American ethos. What better thread through the history of the West and the singers and entertainers who epitomized it in the mid-20th century, is found in
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Birds Do It, Bees Do It… Regurgitation! (Sometimes, writing is a dish best served warmed-over.) Birds do it, bees do it, now I’m doing it. Regurgitation. It’s what you do when the writing well runs dry. By John G. Stamos Subscribers to this publication, as well as its regular readers, are by now wise to
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 Thinking about the character of the quintessential American male of the first three quarters of the past century, I’m acutely aware
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 considers your thoughts important enough to be shared publicly is definitely flattering. And sometimes,
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy 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
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