Transition is a constant in most people’s lives, but this past year has seen a whole different level of change. That’s why the continued onset of spring feels so sweet this year. The sun is shining, trees are budding, and people are getting vaccinated by the million. Here’s what
Outside editors are using to emerge from their cocoons.
Ma Wovens Ritual Rug ($188)
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Photo: Courtesy Ma Wovens)
April is a tricky time for me: ski season is winding down, bike season is ramping up, and my body is typically very, very tired. I’m slowly learning to take it easy as I transition between seasons, which this year has involved a lot of yoga. This unique mat from Ma Wovens has been a part of my ritual of stretching, strengthening, and reconnecting with my body in a way that doesn’t involve making ski turns. I’m a sucker for aesthetics, and I love the way this mat, handwoven with hemp and nontoxic foam looks like a piece of home decor. The hemp strands make it great for sweaty pr
As we shivered our way through February and awaited warmer weather,
Outside editors spent time with dystopian fiction, award-winning films, and moody Fiona Apple songs. Here are the books, music, and movies we enjoyed most last month plus one virtual film festival we can’t wait to see in March.
What We Read
Last month I read
The Memory Police, a novel by Japanese author Yoko Ogawa that was published in 1994 but translated into English last year. My roommate got this book from the library and loved it so much that she passed it to my other roommate, who in turn passed it to me. It’s well overdue by now, but it’s worth the fine. The story centers on a writer living on a small island where things keep disappearing. A loosely drawn fascist
A star political blogger for Grist.org, David Roberts spent so much time posting and Tweeting and staring at screens that he almost went nuts. So he pulled the plug for a year, restarting his relationship with technology and actively seeking health, balance, and adventure in the real world. What he learned just might save you from meltdown.
David Roberts