Issue 48

Travel

The 15 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns In The South

From the Atlantic to the Gulf, these are the 15 most beautiful coastal towns in the South.

A Spotter’s Guide To The People Of The Airport

The airport is among my all-time favorite people watching spots. So, while you’re waiting to be called to your gate this summer, why not look up from your phone and see if you can’t spot one or two of these regulars?

Magnolia League

Father’s Day Gift Guide | Red Clay Soul

From our friends at Red Clay Soul, here's the ultimate gift guide for dad!

Culture

Forrest Gump Turns Thirty: An Oral History of the Unexpected Blockbuster – Garden & Gun

Three decades after the release of the film, a collective story of its making reveals Gump still looms large in the lives of the stars and the locals who helped turn a movie no one wanted into an Oscar-winning smash

Americans Have Never Been Wealthier & No One is Happy - A Wealth of Common Sense

The media has always loved bad news but it feels like we’re addicted to it now.

The median real net worth of American households was up 37% from 2019-2022.

What Can Adults Learn From Kids’ Friendships? - The Atlantic

Between careers, partners and caregiving for kids and aging parents, friendships take a back seat in adulthood. Now in my 30s I know A LOT who barely see/talk to their friends. What can we learn from kids to recapture some of the playfulness inherent in friendship?

Sporting

Scouting Bronny James and His 2024 NBA Draft Outlook - The Ringer

LeBron James’s son is testing the NBA draft waters. Is the USC freshman ready for the NBA? The Ringer spoke with NBA personnel to assess his game.

Ex-Florida QB Jaden Rashada Sues Coach Billy Napier, Others After Failed NIL Deal

University of Georgia Quarterback Jaden Rashada has filed a lawsuit against University of Florida head football coach Billy Napier and others after a collapsed $13.85 million name, image, and likeness deal from January 2023.

Philosophy

Nicotine: What's the Buzz About? Benefits and Dangers | Valet.

Nicotine is catching on with new crowds. Health experts aren't sounding the alarm.

How Does Technology Rewire the Intricate Circuitry of the Teenage Mind? - Epsilon Theory

Silicon Valley invests millions to hire the best engineers and designers. The result? Addictive dopamine machines we carry at all times. It’s a challenge for all (even those who didn't grow up with iPhones), but for developing teen brains, the outcomes are alarming.

Am I too old for this? | RadReads

Ever wondered when to pursue a long-deferred dream? Our friend Khe is on a mission to learn hip-hop beat-making, sharing insights on why taking bold steps gets tougher as we age.

Music

David McClister: AMERICANAFEST in Photos — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker David McClister has been documenting the rise of Americana music for more than a decade. In the first in a three-part series celebrating AMERICANAFEST, McClister shares what the festival’s signature event, the Americana Music Honors.

The Shared Solace in Southern Folk Songs – Garden & Gun

For one writer navigating grief, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” is a cradle of comfort

Golf

Two new courses in South Carolina are hellbent on breaking convention | GolfDigest.com

I had the good fortune to play Old Barnwell of Aiken, SC this week - an ingenious design, on and off the course. Old Barnwell and neighboring Tree Farm are radically rethinking the private golf club - and it couldn't have come at a better time.

The Tree Farm Experience | Red Clay Soul

An excellent piece and photo essay capturing what makes The Tree Farm so special. According to Red Clay Soul, "it reinvigorated my already healthy love for golf."