Roadside Architecture That Promised an Arrival
The great roadside motor court did something more ambitious than offer a room for the night. Its sign, roofline, pool and lights began making a promise while the traveler was...
The Mirabilia Journal
A Diner Booth Can Be a Meeting Place
A diner booth is furniture, but it can also become a recurring address for friendship. The Bluebird Diner offers a way to see chrome, counters, coffee cups and familiar service...
The Pleasure of Looking Forward to Something
Sometimes the pleasure of a plan begins long before the plan itself. A diner date, a favorite record or a packed overnight bag can give the future a small bright...
Welcome to Chrome & Starlight: There's Something Good Ahead
Chrome & Starlight is less about looking backward than looking forward: toward coffee at the Bluebird, an afternoon by the Starlite pool, a night at the Stardust Room, and all...
What Desert Plants Teach Us About Resilience
Desert plants rarely survive by overpowering their environment. They endure by becoming exquisitely responsive to it, storing what is scarce, waiting when necessary, and acting quickly when conditions change.
When the Nile Turns to Lapis: Stars in Ancient Egypt
Explore ancient Egyptian astronomy, from stars and nighttime hours to Sirius and the Nile, and discover a civilization that watched the sky closely.