Issue 49

Travel

23 New Boutique Hotels in The South

From mountains to cities to beaches, check out these dreamy new boutique hotels throughout the South.

How to Spend a Weekend in Greenville, SC

Greenville is a delightful mix of delicious food, outdoor action, and artsy shopping. Here's your guide to the perfect weekend in Greenville, SC.

Magnolia League

The Book of Manning: What Archie Can Teach Us – Magnolia League

Celebrating Father's Day, here's how Archie turned extreme hurt into gold to become the father he never had. Lessons in fatherhood and manhood.

Summer Stuff | Red Clay Soul

"This 50 SPF from Magnolia League is the lightest I’ve found. Check." Thanks again to our friends at RCS and check out these supplies for a summer of outdoor adventure & good times.

Culture

Welcome to the Summer of Glen Powell - The Ringer

With ‘Hit Man’ at no. 1 on Netflix, a ‘Twister’ sequel coming soon, and plenty of other projects in the works, Glen Powell is taking over the movie business. Here’s everything you need to know to get on board.

50 Movies to Watch Before You Die

Best movie lists are a dime a dozen on the internet. How could this be any different? This list was curated by folks we know and trust - actual film makers and writers.

The False Promise of 7 Income Streams - Baby Bathwater Institute

There is little evidence to support the popular idea that you need multiple income streams to be successful. Read on to find out what to do instead.

Sporting

10 of the greatest father-son combos in professional sports history

In honor of Father's Day, Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the greatest father-son duos in professional sports history.

Masters of the Green: The Black Caddies of Augusta National – Garden & Gun

For almost fifty years, they carried the bags of golf legends but also masterminded victories from the tees to the holes. Then, with one decision, their lives shifted, and the legacy of their glory days went unheralded. Finally, that’s changing

Tier Lists Are A Humorous Glimpse Into Popular Skiing Opinions - Powder

Tier lists are to be taken (very) seriously, and people all over the internet are doing their research and making their own.

Philosophy

The Magic Window has closed | RadReads

Wondering where the time went as your kids grew up? Khe offers insights on enjoying guilt-free personal time and new opportunities in the next season of fatherhood, with the closure of the magic window of childhood.

Steven Levitt's advice for making big life decisions

“A good rule of thumb in decision making is, whenever you cannot decide what you should do, choose the action that represents a change, rather than continuing the status quo.”

Built up my business… Millionaire… but dead inside… how can I reset? : r/Entrepreneur

How would you feel as a millionaire at 33? For most, that’s the dream. But this business owner feels a “dark night of the soul,” a nightmare. Reading the comments, he's not alone.

How to Become More Likable - Using 9 Techniques From the World’s Most Charismatic People

Learn how to command attention by becoming the most charismatic person in the room. With lessons from the best - such as Matthew McConaughey.

Music

The Threads Wind West: 40 Years of Country Music

Lawson Little’s Camera Has Followed Country Music’s Great Migrations for 40 Years.

Bill Walton remembered by Grateful Dead as ‘biggest Deadhead'

The Grateful Dead paid heartfelt tribute to Bill Walton, calling him “the biggest Deadhead in the world.”

Phish Fan Banned from Sphere for Bong Rip: 'No Regrets'

Phish fan who took 'first ever bong rip in the Sphere' at 4/20 concert doesn't regret ban from Madison Square Garden Entertainment venues

Golf

The Bizarre Scientific Experiment That Helped Bryson DeChambeau Win the U.S. Open - WSJ

The 30-year-old American dunks his golf balls in saltwater to test their balance. It’s part of what makes him the sport’s mad scientist.

A century ago, Cyril Walker won the U.S. Open. He died years later, penniless in a prison cell - The Washington Post

A century ago, Cyril Walker bested Bobby Jones and many of golf’s greatest players in the U.S. Open at Oakland Hills - then he lost it all.

Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win was bigger than a golf victory - ESPN

Defending U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark's first major win was the culmination of a journey to accepting that his golf game has no bearing on his self-worth.

The best Jack Nicklaus golf courses | Golf Digest

The 13 best golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus (as ranked by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists)

Food & Drink

My Favorite Restaurant Served Gas — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

When I lived in Mississippi, I loved getting bbq or catfish with my fill up. With the arrival of Thank You Please Come Again, a new book by Kate Medley, we present its opening essay - an homage to the gas station eatery.

The 25 Best Cocktails to Make This Summer | PUNCH

The 25 best cocktail recipes to make this summer, from the ultimate frozen Margarita to a Piña Colada made with amaro and other easy drinks.