The Leisure Letter
The Spirit of Cinco: Beyond the Margarita
The art of leisure isn't simply about indulgence – it's about appreciation. It's about understanding that behind every sip lies centuries of tradition, innovation, resistance, and celebration. It's about knowing when to embrace the familiar and when to venture beyond it, into territories that challenge and surprise.
LEISURE LETTER 100: DISCOS DE DANDY 47
Drift through a melodic daydream and embrace the warmth of nostalgia with Discos De Dandy 47
LEISURE LETTER 99: A SNOWBIRD'S ITINERARY
As Fall fades into the soft days of winter’s early nights, we look to places where the sun still reigns and the air feels thick with the promise of something more. This is for those who wander not just for...
Italy in August feels like a world unto itself, a time when the streets quiet down, and the beaches burst into life. Restaurants close, shops lock their doors, and for a few weeks, the Italians disappear. If you’re unfamiliar with the ritual, it may seem odd—especially in the height of the tourist season. But everything makes sense once you understand the cultural cornerstone that is Ferragosto, a holiday celebrated on August 15th with roots that dig deep into Italian history.
LEISURE LETTER 94: DISOCS DE DANDY #44
Discos De Dandy 44 brings you a collection of big band classics that will fill your nostalgia cup up to the brim.
LEISURE LETTER 93: IN TRANSIT PART II
There’s a big island sitting quietly in the Tyrrhenian Sea, just a stone’s throw from Naples, a place most people fly over on their way to Capri. The island is called Ischia, and though the masses don’t talk about it much, it’s been around. The Greeks knew it. The Romans knew it. For centuries, Ischia has sat on the edge of civilization, quietly lush, hot springs bubbling beneath the surface, while history marched by.