Looking back, July felt like a month of doing things a little afraid, a little unprepared, and going anyway. We took our first Amtrak trip and weren’t sure how any of it would go.Tom sent a message to a band we’ve loved for years and didn’t expect anything back.I wrote about two of the hardest … Read more
Here’s what we’re reading in July 2026 — and I’ll be honest, I didn’t notice these four had anything in common until I’d finished all of them. They all ended up pushing me in the same direction. Die With Zero — Bill Perkins I almost skipped this one because I assumed it was mostly about … Read more
July is when we find out which products actually earn their place. Here’s everything we’re reaching for when the heat is real and we’re determined to be outside anyway — plus a few things making the indoor hours better too. July in St. Louis is not subtle. The heat index hits triple digits before noon, … Read more