• Ignition
  • Posts
  • The Analog Life: Unplug And Feel Human Again.

The Analog Life: Unplug And Feel Human Again.

Sophia Lüders, John Wayne, reading obits, post Derby Day cocktails and more.

The Analog Life: 50 Ways To Unplug And Feel Human Again.

Back in 2006, a designer accidentally turned the internet into an all-you-can-eat buffet of dopamine with the invention of infinite scroll — and we've been binging ever since. Now, in a world where putting down your phone is basically a flex, this article offers a cheeky, much-needed guide to going analog (no, you don’t have to churn your own butter). Think of it as a digital detox with training wheels — minus the smugness.

The Creative Thinking Hack No One Told You About: Read The Obits.

Turns out, creativity isn't about waiting for a lightning bolt — it’s about wiring your brain like a chaotic, genius Google search. By diving into something as unexpected as obituaries, it shows how the best ideas come from the strangest corners, where your brain is forced to make surprising leaps — like going from "table" to "mouse" without even passing “Go.” The trick is to feed your mind weird, wonderful stuff it didn’t know it needed — and let the unexpected connections do the rest.

The Classic Pontiac Station Wagons That John Wayne Loved To Drive.

John Wayne may have been Hollywood’s ultimate cowboy, but when he wasn't wrangling outlaws on screen, he was wrangling groceries into the back of a Pontiac station wagon. While he made cinematic history burning rubber in a Firebird Trans Am in McQ, in real life he preferred the gentle rumble of a Grand Safari — a vehicle less about high-speed chases and more about hauling kids, casseroles, and cowboy hats. Turns out even the roughest riders eventually trade saddle leather for wood-paneled rear hatches.

Sparks

Does beer on tap really taste better than bottled brews?

Cocktails to make with leftover mint from Derby Day.

Bodyweight circuits to enhance strength and fat loss.