Curations from the Human Jungle
["Breaking trail" is the term that cross-country skiers use for the first skier in a group who ventures forth into the fresh powder and compresses the snow to make it easier for those behind. That's what Lloyd Kahn is doing for the rest of us mere mortals. He has recently passed the threshold of 90... Continue Reading →
[James Talarico is much in the news these days, but you heard about him first--back in August, 2024-- in Silverback Digest. Tip of the hat to SB John (Mendocino Bonobos) SB SM] https://silverbackdigest.com/2024/08/19/calling-out-christian-nationalism/
[My grandmother on my father's side was a Leary and likely came over during The Famine, making me an official member of the Irish Diaspora. These days my favorite actor (Cillian Murphy), writer (Claire Keegan), musicians (Dropkick Murphys), and podcaster (Blindboy Boathouse) are all Irish, so their contemporary culture is officially hot. Below is a... Continue Reading →
[A typical, lazy Silverback stunt. I stumble onto something--in this case a wonderful Buddy Guy Tiny Desk Concert--cut and paste the link coordinates, write a couple of sentences of introduction, and pat myself on the back for a good day's work. I do have a Buddy Guy story, however. For a few years Ben &... Continue Reading →
[Another one by a Substacker where much of today's most interesting publishing is happening. Does Silverback Digest belong on Substack? I've asked myself that question, and the answer I've come up with is "no," the reasons being that Substack is very much slanted to words, as opposed to visuals, including video and music, which are... Continue Reading →
[Recipes are always favorite fare for Silverbacks and Silverbelles alike. We were touted onto this rich seam of culinary specialty by Silverbelle Alex, one of our youngest SBs. Some people use their gravestones to immortalize their favorite recipes, while others make a profession out of photographing aforementioned legacies, here are a few delectable examples. Before... Continue Reading →
[Charming story about someone following a passion, and doing it right. Sometimes I feel bad that gorillas eat leaves and bananas, because I wouldn't mind sharing a meal with this fellow. SB SM] https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/25/fine-dining-regular-michelin-restaurants Michael Grepo at The Happy Crane. | Source: Andria Lo for The Standard Michael Grepo, a 67-year-old retired federal worker, has eaten at... Continue Reading →
[I always thought this guy was going to break through some day. He was handsome, talented, and genuine. Maybe that's not a formula for success these days. Rest in Peace, John Hammond, Jr.-- a true Silverback. SB SM] My college classmate, David Larkin, wrote this story about his personal experience with John Hammond--renamed Bad Bill... Continue Reading →
The Outside Story Porcupettes No More By Catherine Wessel Last week, during a walk in the woods, I turned towards soft sounds in the understory and saw a small porcupine waddling through fallen oak and maple leaves. Porcupines have terrible eyesight and can’t see more than several feet in front of them, so I was... Continue Reading →
[Remember last Tuesday's post which promised some respite from the AI slop surrounding us? Here's an AI response. (The featured image is AI generated ... of course) SB SM] https://silverbackdigest.com/?p=34532 As we move through 2026, the global landscape is defined by a shift from digital experimentation to a world where intelligence is "ambient"—woven into the... Continue Reading →