Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
They’re Tiny. They’re Slow. And People Are Obsessed.
“In an era of supersized pickups and SUVs, Kei cars and trucks bring a (very) little piece of Japan to the United States. Getting one on the road can be complicated.” [NYT]
The State of American Manufacturing, According to 10 Companies
“What’s the reality like for U.S. brands making blankets, furniture, cookware and watches? We asked them.” [InsideHook]
How the Grateful Dead built the internet
“Before the the internet took over the world, psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead were among the first – and most influential – forces at the dawn of online communication.” [BBC]
Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA
“WIRED attended a biohacking conference filled with unorthodox and often unproven anti-aging treatments. Adherents revealed how the Make America Healthy Again movement has given them a renewed fervor.” [Wired]
In a Milestone for Manhattan, a Pair of Coyotes Has Made Central Park Their Home
“For six years, two photographers have carefully followed the canines and documented their secret lives” [Smithsonian]
Walk in these
“Shoes are deeply personal, literally moulded to our lives. But they create our social lives as much as express them” [aeon]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Courtship: For the Love of Tennis
Adsum Super Twill Shirt
Mafia Bags Emotional Support Tool Roll (E.S.T.R.) Plans
material Table Knives
Ace Drop Cloth Tradesman Painter's Pants
Campbell’s of Beauly
Land Rover Cocker T-Shirt
Field Chore Jacket
Original Upcycled Mini Bar
Fly Fishing Brooch
Setter Dog & Pheasant Silk Tie
Dog Collar
Classifieds
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🎉 Stone Way Auto Community Pop-up
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 3621 Stone Way, Seattle, WA. Free Entry
Come celebrate summer and community with us at the first annual Community Pop-up at Stone Way Auto! We’re bringing together some of our favorite neighborhood businesses: All Together Skatepark, Spinnaker Chocolate, Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary, Eames NW and more.