Exploring a backyard urban vegetable garden
This may be the tomato harvest that will prove that Clint's efforts were well worth it when he helped me to build by planter box.
Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. Through StarkMind, she investigates human-AI collaboration and the emerging dynamics of agentic systems, research that informs both her academic work and creative practice. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.
Increasing pantry storage
Geoff, with sun baked skin and a mane of curly pepper-colored hair, does not look like someone you brainstorm pantry design ideas with.
Tips from an unsuccessful whale watcher
With all the beautiful photos out there of spectacular whale watching trips, I wanted to make sure that those that had less than stellar experiences…
Ideas for a desert courtyard garden
I desired plants which didn't require too much water to pay homage to the fact that we were in a desert climate.
Eat, pray, love cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon rolls created by Fabián and Silvia are clouds of flour heaven with a delicate, dreamy silver lining of cinnamon, butter and icing.
Fish tacos with the King in Loreto, Baja California
Seated at a bar surrounded with big bowls of guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce and enticing green and red sauces, I knew I had arrived.
Opera Legend Lotfi Mansouri: “They called it the plague from Canada!”
It was a real thrill when I had a chance to talk with the Opera legend when he was in town recently to judge opera…
In Photos: Planter Box – Alex M. of Lemoyne, PA
According to a quick tally it seems that the plans have now been downloaded over 3,000 times.
Napa Chef Ken Frank: “I like anything with a throttle!” (Interview)
Recently, I dropped by his relatively new (2008) Napa restaurant, La Toque, to get the latest scoop.
Silicon Valley Photo of the Day: Phil and Susan Hammer
This dynamic duo has had tremendous impact on the region, and also on theater and the arts. It's always an inspiring occasion to meet people…