This piece from Defector’s Megan Greenwell puts into words my shared belief that small and mid-size city museums are some of the best art institutions in the world. I’ve written previously about my love for the Portland Museum of Art (which Greenwell also namechecks) and its conquerable beauty—rich enough to have an amazing experience, small enough to see everything at full energy. I have yet to visit the Cleveland Museum of Art that she writes about so glowingly, but I completely understand the desire to champion this type of overlooked gem. Next time you’re on a business trip to wherever or visiting in-laws in whatever place, seek out the art museum. It’s unlikely you’ll regret it. -DW |
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Is there such a thing as a perfect edible? This 10mg hybrid-leaning one from Wyld is probably my favorite new addition to the shop. Sometimes you just want a high that you don’t have to think about—not too energizing, not too relaxing, just easy and, most importantly, fun. That’s what these Huckleberries are for me. I usually eat them in thirds. On weeknights, it’s a bite after work, and maybe another bite after dinner. On weekends, that might mean nibbling my way through a full one over the course of the day for consistently breezy and upbeat vibes. -VvP |
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There are only two shows (well, three if you can get to Vandam Street by 11 AM) left of Mario the Maker Magician’s run at the SoHo Playhouse and, if you have kids under 10, you should 100% grab seats. Dubbed the “best children’s magician” by David Blaine and “amazing” by a lesser-known David (me), Mario the Maker Magician will give you and your family an hour or so of shared amusement. My septuagenarian parents enjoyed the show almost as much as all the screaming 7-year-olds in the audience—rare common ground. I don’t want to spoil too much since it is magic, after all, but I will say that the positive message Mario weaves throughout the show is also touching and effective. A great excuse to expose little ones to live theater without it being people in giant costumes of cartoon characters. -DW |
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I could watch these Byte Lights from ceramicism for hours, especially when paired with some similar-looking (and rhyming) Rose Delights. Up until yesterday, they were available for pre-order with 50% of all proceeds going toward L.A. fire relief, but it looks like they were a little too successful as orders are now temporarily closed. Follow @ceramicism for updates on when they’ll be available again, and/or maybe purchase his other, more goopy Glow Lamps in the meantime. -DW |
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When it comes to edibles, regardless of brand, flavors tend to fall along the same lines: strawberry, watermelon, sour apple, and so on. And though we strive to carry a diverse array of unique and innovative flavors, Mesobis’ Latin-inspired ones really stand out. I like them all (and, over time, will probably write about them all), but their Mango Con Chile Gomitas are a refreshing change from more typical sweeter profiles. The inclusion of ancho chile powder really adds another subtle layer to each bite. I’d also say these are on the lighter side of a 10mg dose, so you might even be able to eat two, should you be hungry for more. -DW |
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If you’re looking for a little bit of respite (if not a full escape) from the world around you, I highly recommend downloading the audiobook version of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Set in the early days of the pandemic, the story unspools in the first person as Lara, a mother of three 20-something daughters sheltering in place at their family’s cherry orchard in Michigan, recounts her short-lived career as an actress in the ‘70s. In the audiobook, Lara is beautifully brought to life by Meryl Streep’s narration. Having one of the greatest actresses of all time tell Lara’s story is extremely effective—it feels almost as though Streep is telling you her story. The only drawback is that sometimes the effect is too soothing, as the dulcet tones of Streep’s voice regularly puts me to sleep. The worst case scenario? You rewind a chapter or two, and listen all over again. -VvP |
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