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Charcuterie Cones

The Folding Chair Protocol Alex always thought the greatest test of character came not in crisis, but in setting up for a community event. Specifically: folding chairs. Each spring, the residents of Willow Creek gathered at the community center for their neighborhood “Spring Social.” It was an afternoon of music, light snacks, awkward reunions, and […]

The Curious Case of the Competent Salmon

As told by Uncle Ned, who still thinks paprika is a conspiracy. In the spring of last year, I found myself visiting my niece Claire in her chic little urban loft—the kind of place where houseplants have names and the smoke alarm is mostly used as a cooking timer. Now, Claire is many things: an […]