I’ve come to see that the health and fitness industry is often out of touch with what will actually make most humans healthier and more fit. Today online coaching programs often cost $500-$1000 per month, where gym memberships often run…
Recently, I posted a TikTok arguing that leading by example can inspire others to take climate action. I got a thoughtful comment that said, “I agree with all these ideas, But I sometimes feel our energy would be better spent…
Investing in public transit is a partisan issue, but it shouldn’t be. Both Republicans and Democrats for nearly a century have shown they’re willing to spend government money on transportation projects, for better and worse. Car transportation requires massive public…
The doors slammed shut, and with it, my hopes of seeing a once-in-a-lifetime show. Last week, The Story So Far announced a show at a small bar in Brooklyn. No advance tickets, $10 cash only, 8 pm. For a band…
Last weekend I went home to Vermont, in time for a spring tradition to forage for wild ramps. What the heck are wild ramps? They are a close relative of onion and garlic. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say on…
I was talking to one of my friends the other day, and he was asking me about pros and cons of taking on a certain side project. One of his big draws was that he would get to learn directly…
In today’s short-form world, the content flooding our feeds seems to focus on “hooks” and “accessibility.” I think poet Mark Strand got this right, decades before the emergence of TikTok or Instagram. “If you try too hard to be immediately…