Grace Smith

3 weeks ago | wordslikesilver.com | Grace Smith

This is the account of a journey to the dazzling Tibetan plateau of Dolpo in the high Himalayas. In 1973 Matthiessen made the 250-mile trek to Dolpo, as part of an expedition to study wild blue sheep. It was an arduous, sometimes dangerous, physical endeavour: exertion, blisters, blizzards, endless negotiations with sherpas, quaking cold. But it was also a 'journey of the heart' - among the beauty and indifference of the mountains Matthiessen was searching for solace.

3 weeks ago | wordslikesilver.com | Grace Smith

I've been using this post title as shorthand for far too long. But: a journey into digital minimalism, nature, disappearance, dopamine, etc,. Published April 18, 2025“Update: I realized far too late that my tagline should have always been 'Books to Make You Thoreau Your Phone into a River.' Missed opportunity there.”I'm very anti-phone lately. I sort of always have been, in relation to the visibility aspect of all this. My blog is comfortable to me, a form of expression rather than a plea for eyes.

1 month ago | wordslikesilver.com | Grace Smith

In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui brings her signature blend of science, culture, immersive reporting, and personal narrative to examine not just what muscles are but what they mean to us. Cardiac, smooth, skeletal—these three different types of muscle in our bodies make our hearts beat; push food through our intestines, blood through our vessels, babies out the uterus; attach to our bones and allow for motion.

2 months ago | wsj.com | Grace Smith

The right planner is a tool that can keep you organized at a glance, streamline your to-dos and optimize your habits. It can also help you contemplate and reflect upon how you use your time. To find the ideal resource within , we asked home organizers, event planners, executive assistants and other productivity pros for the ultimate recommendations that keep them on track.

2 months ago | wsj.com | Grace Smith

Whether you’re awaiting guests for a dinner party or having an moment for yourself, you may be overlooking one detail that can make this moment a more elevated—and relaxing experience: the drink coaster. The right coasters not only keep drinks from sweating into your furniture and leaving hard-to-remove rings, they can convey your personal style and accentuate your decor.