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WINSTON WEEKLY August 23, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 34 FASINATING FLOREANA[1] Floreana Island, one of the many islands of Galapagos, is home to Post Office Bay. Centuries earlier, whalers left letters in a wooden barrel as a makeshift postal box, often their only form of communication to distant ports in England, the United States, and…
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WINSTON WEEKLY August 16, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 33 CREATURE COMFORTS[1] Although the phrase “creature comforts” originated in the 1600s, it remains as important today as it did then. And perhaps more so. With so much uncertainty and chaos, it is easy to lose sight of the simple things that can ground us. Often the…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] August 9, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 32 REMARKABLE TIBET[2] From the well-known yaks and antelopes to the lesser known and rarely seen Tibetan Blue Bear, Tibet is home to more than 140 species of mammals, more than 450 species of birds, and countless insects, and reptiles. Primarily occupying Western and Northern Tibet, Tibetan…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] August 2, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 31 DOGS OF DENMARK[2] The birthplace of the infamous building blocks that were the brainchild of Ole Kirk Christiansen is also home to four Denmark dog breeds. Also known as the Danish Mastiff, the Broholmer, is a massive dog, although well-tempered and friendly. Males can be 30…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] July 26, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 30 UNIQUELY UTAH[2] Few places in Utah are more unique than Cedar Mesa, an expansive area occupied by the Ancient Puebloans more than 700 years ago. With ancient artifacts, rock art, a two-story ruin, and a dozen canyons, the area has something for everyone. Much of the…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] July 19, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 29 LOBSTER LAND[2] Lobsters are a fascinating bunch. In the United States, the American lobster is also referred to as the Maine, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island lobster. Although lobsters are often known to be red in color, their color palette ranges from gray to dusty orange to…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] July 5, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 27 BRIEF SUMMER SABBATICAL Having maintained a weekly blog for more than three years, I am taking a brief summer sabbatical. Before signing off until July 19, please remember that animals tend to be negatively impacted by fireworks for days if not weeks to come. If you…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 28, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 26 THE GREAT BELLS[2] Bells have a long history in American history and throughout the world. Often used to alert residents to fires, an approaching enemy attack, or a community gathering, their significance is firmly planted in America today. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years on…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 21, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 25 FOSTER FATHERS Fathers come in all shapes and sizes, leading to the phrase “Dad bod.” But a lesser-known and much more important phrase is “Dad flipper” or more accurately, @fosterdadflipper. A badge proudly worn by Peter Mutabazi who has fostered more than forty children, Peter understands…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 14, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 24 THE HEART OF IT[2] When I began developing Winston Weekly and the foundation for my “author world” in 2000, four words kept coming to mind, “Learn, live, love, read.” It is thus perhaps not surprising that Allen Levi’s debut novel, Theo of Golden, resonated with me,…
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