Arun Batchu

Abundance  is a book about wanting more, but not more in the greedy, gadget‑counting way. It’s about having enough homes, enough power, enough trains and wires so people can move and breathe without that constant background hum of “not enough” in the system. Klein and Thompson walk through America like you’d walk through an old house as a builder, not a tourist. Every room has a stuck door. Housing jammed by zoning and lawsuits. Clean energy stalled in queues and hearings. Trains planned but...

The event honoring Carrol Henderson was a unique and engaging gathering, with about 20 attendees participating at The Thinking Spot. Although Carrol could not attend in person, he was successfully dialed in over the phone. His publisher, Georgia, kicked things off by giving the audience background on his incredible career and opening the floor for a rich Q&A session. Here is a detailed breakdown of the insights, stories, and conservation efforts Carrol discussed during the event: Carrol’s...

This past weekend, guests at The Thinking Spot bookstore, celebrated the launch of author Karen’ Latchana Kenney's latest book, a young adult non-fiction work delving deep into the mysterious and essential kingdom of fungi. The event provided a glimpse into the diverse forms, transformative potential, and surprisingly dramatic history of mushrooms, fueled by fascinating insights and hands-on demonstrations. The Puffball Hook and the Ancient Giant Karen’s inspiration for the book was highly...