The English Renaissance of Art, by Oscar Wilde, Part 1
Let's relax with some aesthetic art ponderings from one of the greats of the late 19th century. It's all Pre-Raphaelites and poetry, plus a poke at the English, as Wilde was wont. Help us stay ad-fr...
9 Jan 202348min
Faery Lands of the South Seas, by Hall & Nordhoff, Part 2
Let's fight off winter's chill with this relaxing return to the South Pacific. This time, we drift among Polynesian atolls, reflect on solitude, and learn about a friendly giant ghost dog. Dreamy! H...
2 Jan 202358min
Relaxation Rewind! A Winter Walk, by Henry David Thoreau
For this week of comfy pants and leftovers, let's relax with a remastered fave and take a sleepy stroll through wintry woods. It's a lovely meditation on a world asleep yet alive, and I hope you enjoy...
26 Dec 202256min
The 1945 Sears Christmas Book, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with some shopping for the first Christmas after World War II. From fancy watches to educational toys and gaily wrapped vitamins, Sears has everything you need for a happy holida...
19 Dec 202253min
The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 9 - Soups and Ingredients
Let's curl up with a sleepy bowl of soup as the inimitable Mrs. Beeton walks us through recipes and the history of vegetables. If you aren't boiling your carrots for three hours, are you even cooking?...
12 Dec 202250min
In New England Fields & Woods, by Rowland Robinson, Part 1
This week, let's relax and sleep amidst the snow-covered trees of New England, meditate on the hare, and enjoy the intricate histories written in a wood pile. It's a particularly lovely one, friends. ...
6 Dec 202256min
Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 4: Parrots Continued
Let's relax and sleep with more about the clever parrot family, learn of celebrated chatty birds, and remind ourselves why getting a talking bird from a sailor isn't always the best idea. Salty! Raf...
28 Nov 202248min
Farm Engines & How to Run Them, Part 5
Let's relax and sleep with more from this much-requested guide for engineers. This time, we answer a long list of frequently asked questions and learn all the ways to blow up a boiler. Useful! Raffl...
21 Nov 202245min
