Minimalism is presented here as choosing possessions and commitments for their value to you, rather than simply owning as little as possible.
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Author: Steven Price
Steven Price is Well Sewn’s lead editor and a contributor covering knowledge, culture, travel, and everyday wellbeing. His work explores practical choices and ideas that help readers lead more fulfilling lives.
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Exhibiting Decorum in an Age of Partisanship
Decorum in disagreement means addressing ideas with care and treating people with respect. This opinion essay considers civility across political divides.
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Taking Control of Your Life
Reagan Cullen reflects on social comparison and personal choices, focusing on attitude, effort, preparation, priorities and responses.
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Meditation, Mindfulness and Resourcing to Cope With Stress
Meditation, mindfulness and resourcing are presented here as approaches to stress. This overview introduces the author’s discussion.
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Restaurant Etiquette 101: Take Dining to the Next Level
Quick answer: Restaurant etiquette is about consideration for your companions, restaurant staff, and other guests. Check the venue’s expectations before you arrive, communicate requests politely, and address problems clearly. The details vary by restaurant and local custom. By Steve Price Good restaurant etiquette does not require memorizing a long list of rigid rules. It begins […]
Carolina Barbecue: A Primer on the Three Schools of Style
Quick answer: Carolina barbecue is not one uniform style. Eastern North Carolina is associated with whole-hog pork and vinegar-pepper sauce; Lexington style centers on pork shoulder with a vinegar-and-tomato “dip”; and mustard sauce is one prominent South Carolina tradition. Meat, sauce, and side dishes provide useful starting points, but individual pitmasters add their own methods. […]
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Shoemaking Nonpareil: A Retrospective of Crockett & Jones
A retrospective of Crockett & Jones, tracing its Northampton origins, family history and Goodyear-welted footwear.
Magnificent Inspiration: The Entrepreneurial Spirit With Adam Hughes
This original interview profiles Adam Hughes and the creative work behind The Thread and Paint Shop, as described at the time of publication.
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A Shopping Guide to the Cigar World
Ben Torres shares a tobacconist’s perspective on cigar gifts and preferences. This is tobacco-related content, not a health or safety endorsement.
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The Horween Leather Company: A Tradition of Excellence
A guide to Horween’s Chicago heritage, Chromexcel and shell cordovan, with practical questions to ask when comparing leather goods.