Created by a globetrotter, the 55-gallon barrel became one of the best-traveled inventions in human history. An Object Lesson. The tiny tool has held up Roman togas and decorated punk rockers. Now, it ...
One of my favorite books of all time is “Oranges” by John McPhee. When I tell people this, they ask me what it’s about. “Oranges,” I say. “No, seriously; what’s it about?” “Oranges.” This is when they ...
Sunday is my last broadcast as host of Weekend All Things Considered at NPR West. I'm moving back to Boston, and with packing well underway, after the broadcast I'll be sleeping between piles of ...
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