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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

What is Web3 and Why Should I Care to Learn About It?

What is Web3, and why should creators care in the age of AI? A look at blockchain, ownership, digital identity, NFTs, and why Web3 may matter more than ever.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Gardening From Groceries: Growing Food from Kitchen Scraps

Discover how growing avocado pits, dragon fruit tops, peach stones, and other grocery scraps became a practical way to save money, reduce waste, and create a thriving home garden.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Unexpected Garden Pairings This Year

From tomato jungles to lavender beds and Riesling vines, discover unexpected wine pairings inspired by this year’s backyard garden harvest in Michele Edington’s sommelier guide.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Seachuterie Picnic Boards for Spring 2026

Easy spring 2026 seachuterie picnic boards with tinned fish, fresh garden herbs, and the perfect wines. Low-effort, high-reward summer entertaining you’ll actually want to make.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Glow in the Mud and the Light that Refused to Die

During the Battle of Shiloh, some wounded soldiers were said to glow in the dark, and survive at higher rates. Here’s the real science behind “Angel’s Glow.”

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Boy Who Was Too Brilliant for the World

The true story of William James Sidis, the child genius who read the New York Times at 18 months and vanished from the spotlight. Beyond the burnout myth, what really happened and why we can’t stop telling his tale.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Best Wines to Pair With Your Houseplants

Discover the best wines to pair with your houseplants, from monstera and orchids to snake plants and pothos. A sommelier’s guide to pairing wine with the mood of your plants.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Best Wines to Pair With a Fire

Not all fires are the same, and neither is the wine. Find the best wines to pair with bonfires, from smoky winter nights to warm summer gatherings.

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