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A Case Study in Reviving a beloved Brand

I mean, his week’s article is about BAPE. That brand is what it is today in large part because of the Clipse, so who better to talk about this week than Pusha T & No Malice? Produced by The Neptunes, of course… BAPE is one the greatest streetwear brands in history. In the early 2000s it was highly coveted and worn by the fashionistas (and regular fans who could afford it, of course).

A Conversation with Zachary Wagner

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of hosting Zachary Wagner at Truett Seminary on Baylor Campus. I first became aware of Zach through his book Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality. I had the privilege of meeting Zach and his family this past July in Oxford and was so glad he was able to drive down to Waco for an afternoon while in San Antonio attending the American Academy of Religion/Evangelical Theological Society/Society for Biblical Literature conference.

A Guide to Greek Dips

In honor of Orthodox Easter this past Sunday, I thought it would be useful to create a dip “cheat sheet”. My mom’s family is Greek and although I am not fluent in the language by any means, one thing I do know how to do is order. I’ve provided some ideal pairings below but these are all personal, you do you! There’s a time and a place for each dip and right about now, I think I’d like to be on the seaside in Greece sampling them all with some Greek salad and a freshly caught fish alongside a ton of lemon.

A Little History on Italian Chicken Soup and Health

Italian chicken soup, or "zuppa di pollo alla Toscana," is a classic Italian soup that has been enjoyed by generations of people around the world. It is a delicious and comforting dish that is also packed with nutritional benefits. However, the history of this soup and its health benefits may surprise you. The exact origins of Italian chicken soup are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Tuscany, Italy.

a medicinal plant spanning centuries

Sometimes things are not as they appear. After seeing this bright little flower gracing the edge of the stream we cross in early spring for many years now, I finally went to the effort of looking it up. Typing in “native yellow wildflower march blooming wet” I only found the marsh marigold, which is indeed a lovely little native perennial but the flowers gave away that it was not the same plant.