Have you checked recently what's included with digital public library access? I was pleasantly surprised! It's not just books and audiobooks, you can also find newspapers, magazines, comics, and even movies available for digital borrowing. To get started, you'll need a public library subscription. In Berlin, it's available for just
Especially for parents, a cargo e-bike adds a glorious mode of family-friendly transportation. That's what Katherine Martinko describes vividly in her Ode to an E-Bike. The kids love riding on it; they ask to come along, just to be able to perch behind on the seat and watch the world
Every now and then, I come across people who advocate for the use of plain text files for writing. Recently, I got an important nuance in their point, which is less about technology. The value of your writing compounds over time, but only if it doesn't get lost in outdated
I only recently discovered a useful feature in Google Maps. When you select a place on the map or through a search, a row of buttons appears at the top of the map. These dynamic buttons display popular search terms like "Hotels," "Restaurants," "Bars," or "Coffee." By clicking one, say
David Whyte is probably my favorite contemporary poet. I've met him through Maria Popova reviewing his book Consolations. Since then his work crossed my path several times. For example his audio book of Consolations was released as course on Waking Up. Every time I end up being touched by his