Here’s what’s ahead in this edition:

• An August of ideas: my Cali­fornia origin story


• The slow lift: a discovery


• Links and recommendations: not toooo many


• Checking in: what’s Robin doing?

I’m a fan of the humble email inbox, which is often dismissed as a clearinghouse for scheduling meetings and unsubscribing from marketing emails. But amidst all that clutter, it’s also an intimate space to trade thoughts with friends and strangers. Technology moves fast, but I find something reassuring in the idea that these older channels of... See more