Jason McBride is a writer, poet, and illustrator focused on wonder and slow living. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling haiku comics collection, “Wild Divinity,” and the ...

The past is knocking, but not for you to return, only to acknowledge what you’ve outgrown. Old fears, patterns, and attachments may resurface, not to haunt you but to remind you of your evolution.

From Pyrex mixing bowls in colors that haven’t been manufactured since the Brady Bunch was still on prime time to perfectly serviceable modern appliances, this section is a cook’s dream and a ...