Issue 43

Travel

Seven Southern Barrier Islands Where We Wouldn’t Mind Getting Stranded – Garden & Gun

It’d be fun to play castaway for a day in these natural wonderlands.

A Visit to a Historic Mississippi Port Reveals a Small Town With New Stories to Tell - WSJ

Once home to cotton barons and outlaws, the Mississippi River port of Natchez has a complex relationship with its history. That’s what makes a visit so fascinating

How to Plan a Fishing Trip for First-Timers - Thrillist

More people are going on fishing adventures than ever. But it's intimidating to choose between fly fishing and bait fishing—not to mention picking from the many popular fishing destinations in the US.

Here's Where Millionaires are Moving Across the U.S.

Bustling cities including Austin, Scottsdale, and West Palm Beach have the fast-growing millionaire populations compared to the rest of the country.

Culture

These Professionals Aren’t Retired, They Just Have Zero to Prove - WSJ

Slipping the golden handcuffs is less painful than you might think. The "post-achievement professional" concept is gaining steam. We posted a piece on this topic by the PAP godfather, Khe Hy (a fantastic person to follow), last month and it's a growing movement. Let yourself go surfing.

Humanitarians of Tinder

If you need a good laugh, check this out. Life is absurd, and sometimes you just need to bathe in the “WTF?” of it all.

Why We Don't Trust Each Other Anymore - Epsilon Theory

We are saying everything, but also we are saying nothing, just sort of talking at each other about things like “rizz” and “Price-to-Earnings Ratio”. How

Different Southern Accents, According To Linguists

Southern accents have nuances to them. Here, a linguist explains how they came to be and what the key differences are.

David Beckham and the dark side of fame | RadReads

After a controversial incident in the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham's fame turned sour, leading to public vilification and personal threats, highlighting the perilous nature of celebrity life. This cautionary tale contrasts the seductive appeal of fame with its potential dangers, as seen through Beckham's experience and the broader insights of figures like Tim Ferriss and Bill Murray.

Sporting

A Sense of Where You Are | The New Yorker

A Sporting Classic—John McPhee’s original 1965 Profile of the Princeton basketball star Bill Bradley, whose achievements broke barriers in the Ivy League. McPhee went on to turn this piece into a book ranked among the best ever, and win a Pulitzer. It's really about how two men can be made better just by sharing each other's company.

Philosophy

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me - Sam Altman

Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower and personal connections are how things get started. Cohesive teams, the right combination of calmness and urgency, and unreasonable commitment are...

Music

New and Upcoming Country Music Artists Round-Up | Holler

A who's who of the most exciting prospects to begin leaving their mark on the country and Americana landscape.

Phish’s Trey Anastasio Announces 1st Orchestral Show Since 2017

Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio confirmed details of an upcoming orchestral show this June in Vienna, Virginia.

Golf

Ranking the best golf courses in South Carolina for 2024 | The State

Top 50 Modern (after 1980) and Classic (before 1980) selected by the South Carolina Golf Course Rating Panel.

2024 Masters odds, field: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from proven golf model that has hit 10 majors - CBSSports.com

SportsLine's proven model simulated the Masters 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks for Augusta National

Food & Drink

25 Legendary Dive Bars In The South

Including historic dimly lit dives, breezy sand-floored tiki spots, old-school piano bars, and beyond. When it’s time for a tipple, these 25 best dive bars in the South don’t disappoint.

Jack Daniel’s Flowed During the Pandemic. Now Comes the Hangover. - WSJ

Many people are cutting back on their alcohol consumption for health reasons—or choosing marijuana instead. Some drinkers of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7—often used to make the cocktail Jack and Coke—are trading down to cheaper alternatives while others are trading up.

11 Best Cocktails to Make This Spring

These cocktails are sure to get you excited about the warmer weather ahead.