Great list. I can't get enough of the Grub Street Diets (both good and bad) and Dwight Garner's is maybe the best. His book the Upstairs Delicatessen is terrific too
I’ve had my fair share mechanical issues with my house and the plumber piece had me laughing with tears in my eyes. When you find someone who can help fix stuff around the house, pay them more than they charge and buy them a nice meal. My guy is Ray, he drives a dilapidated white 88’ Dodge van that is filled with mysterious things that can fix stuff. He has not been stumped by anything I’ve tested him with...yet. Thanks for sharing that, David, made my morning!
Plumbing. I live in a 90 year old house. Had my fair share of plumbing issues. Plumbers are truly a different breed. If you find a good one, hang on to them like grim death.
Admittedly not as high brow as @David’s list but I recently read this book curated by Laurene Powell Jobs and it consists of some of Steve Jobs’ speeches, emails and interviews with him, and I found it fascinating. It’s free on Apple Books: https://stevejobsarchive.com/book
Any piece on old restaurants that begins with “prime rib hash at Keens” is something I can get behind.
Great list. I can't get enough of the Grub Street Diets (both good and bad) and Dwight Garner's is maybe the best. His book the Upstairs Delicatessen is terrific too
Read Upstairs Delicatessen over the holidays. Can second it's a wonderful book.
Heavy snow today so your timing couldn't be better. Tight lines.
I’ve had my fair share mechanical issues with my house and the plumber piece had me laughing with tears in my eyes. When you find someone who can help fix stuff around the house, pay them more than they charge and buy them a nice meal. My guy is Ray, he drives a dilapidated white 88’ Dodge van that is filled with mysterious things that can fix stuff. He has not been stumped by anything I’ve tested him with...yet. Thanks for sharing that, David, made my morning!
The Sullivan piece was fantastic..Thank you
If I may take the liberty, “Men and Style: Essays, Interviews and Considerations” by David Coggins should be on this list.
Plumbing. I live in a 90 year old house. Had my fair share of plumbing issues. Plumbers are truly a different breed. If you find a good one, hang on to them like grim death.
Curious if you've ever read Wright Thompson's book "Pappyland," and if so, what you think of it.
It’s highly recommended by Michael Williams. But haven’t read it yet.
I’ll second that recommendation. It’s excellent!
Admittedly not as high brow as @David’s list but I recently read this book curated by Laurene Powell Jobs and it consists of some of Steve Jobs’ speeches, emails and interviews with him, and I found it fascinating. It’s free on Apple Books: https://stevejobsarchive.com/book