Growing Like Weeds

“Flowers of Fire: Illustrations from Japanese Fireworks Catalogues (ca. 1880s) – Who knew the history of Japanese fireworks culture was so dazzling—and so criminally under-documented?

Speaking Apartment – Part memoir, part Duolingo-adjacent comedic essay about the perils and poetry of NYC apartment hunting—and what “home” really translates to.

How Scientists Finally Found a Treatment That Slows Huntington’s Disease – A heart-palpitating read that delivers real hope—even for those without a family history of the disease.

The Original Brooklyn Selfie King – A beautiful piece about memory, understanding those that came before us, and why we (may) do the things we do.

Here’s to a great week!