This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Become A Member When the City of San Francisco inducted Marcus Books into its famed preservation registry, Dr. Jasmine Johnson considered it less of a historical marker than a historical erasure. “All…
While living in England, I was struck by the creative ways old churches have been repurposed. While some remain places of worship, many have become community hubs, cultural centers, or even sports facilities. One striking example is The Valley Climbing Centre in Newcastle’s Ouseburn area, where climbers scale indoor walls beneath stained-glass windows. Another is…
Organic gardening has become an alternative choice for a lot of people in Brisbane as they have warm climates with extended growing periods in the area. By enjoying edible gardens irrespective of the big or small size of your gardens, you have fruits, vegetables, and herbs growing in homegrown quantities around the year. You can…
When musicians embark on a tour, the road itself can inspire creativity. For Kenny Korb and Greg Swalen, members of the band The Needs, this tour wasn’t about playing shows—it was an unforgettable cycling journey across America. But the results were the same. What started as an epic bike ride from coast to coast became…
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I woke this morning with this thought “Daddy must have been so proud,” when the addition to our family home was completed, and he lain down in his new bedroom beside my mother for the first time. Expanding the modest two-bedroom, one-bath house by 100% ~just three blocks from the town square where he had…
In a moving tribute to the victims of gun violence, Shepard Fairey, renowned street artist and activist, has unveiled a six-story mural in the heart of Washington D.C.’s Chinatown district. The mural “Demand Change” is a powerful tribute to Joaquin Oliver and is a collaboration between the artist Fairey, his crew, and Manny Oliver, Joaquin’s…
With mid-April fast approaching, Thailand is getting ready to celebrate the new year festival of Songkran. , iconic locations such as Khao San Road and Silom Road are often the go-to spots for the celebrations that always mean getting soaking wet. This year, digital travel platform Agoda shares five alternative destinations across Thailand for travelers…
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872: Erik Fabian on Sourdough Success Sourdough Tools and Tricks for Bakers. In This Podcast: In This Podcast: Greg interviews Erik Fabian, co-founder of Sour House, about his journey and the innovations his company brings to sourdough baking. Sour House, based in Asheville, creates tools for home bakers, including a countertop device called Goldie. Eric…
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes An herbal first aid kit can be a vital lifeline when modern medicine is out of reach. In situations where access to healthcare is limited, this kit serves as an alternative solution, bolstering health and wellness using natural remedies. A fully stocked kit is packed with various herbs, oils, salves,…
