Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
Joe Kloc’s portrait of a group of outsiders living on boats in Marin County provides a record of a community many wish would quietly disappear. Source link
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How Widow’s Bay Supports a Mystic Epistemology
Nathan Eckstrand is an editor at the Blog of the APA. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the American Philosophical Association or the Blog of the APA. Mystical experiences, or non-sensory awarenesses of situations that can’t be accessed normally, are incredibly diverse. They consist of encounters with God, eerie coincidences, feelings of connection with others, awarenesses of spirits, and insights into the world’s nature. Research on near-death experiences shows that mystical experiences can have a profound impact on someone’s life. People come away with a greater sense of purpose or connection to their world. But what is the epistemological status of such experiences? While clearly not scientific facts, are they subjective opinions? Is it reasonable for someone to believe them or the accounts of others? As the main character of Apple TV’s show Widow’s Bay, Tom Loftis deals with this question when confronted with the island’s mystic past, transforming from a skeptic to a believer. His transformation illustrates why it is reasonable, though …
Why ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is the Show of the Summer
What genre are we living in, living through, today? Epic? No chance. Farce? Sometimes. Porno-pastoral? Holistic satire? Digital picaresque? All of these, sure, but only in spasms. No, the big one, the all-encompassing super-genre of where we are right now (did you read/watch/inhale the news this morning?), is obvious: horror-comedy. Explore the September 2026 Issue Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read. View More Horror (screams) is over here, and comedy (laughs) is over there. And exactly where we find ourselves on the dial that ticks between the two will vary from moment to moment. But the distance that separates them, in 2026 America, is not great; that’s the point. The ludicrous abuts the terrible. The ghastly now sits down heavily next to the hilarious, and breathes. Which brings us to Widow’s Bay, currently riding high on Apple TV, by the former Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold. Not only does this show successfully blend the genres of horror and comedy; it reminds us that they are kind of …
Possibly ‘distracted’ lifeguard drives over sunbather in Half Moon Bay
A California State Parks lifeguard who was allegedly distracted while driving an agency vehicle ran over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The 20-year-old woman was taken to a hospital, and sheriff’s spokesperson Gretchen Spiker said she was expected to survive. The Sheriff’s Office is conducing an investigation into the incident. Spiker said that “initial reports indicated the driver may have been distracted.” The incident involved a seasonal lifeguard at Francis Beach, the main hub of Half Moon Bay State Beach, according to Adeline Yee, spokesperson for California State Parks. The beach, which has a campground and picnic areas, is also known as Kelly State Beach. Such incidents are not uncommon. In 2018, a woman was taken to a hospital after being hit by a pickup driven by an on-duty municipal worker while she was lying on the sand in Newport Beach. Two years earlier, a Los Angeles County employee drove over a man lying in the sand …
The real “Widow’s Bay” curse is all-American
If history truly is a harsh judge, Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) has a much stronger chance of acquittal than most. As the mayor of Widow’s Bay, Tom only wants his quaint New England island community to get a little more recognition and, with that, a healthy influx of tourism revenue. He stands by that argument in the premiere of “Widow’s Bay,” ignoring warnings from the town crank, Wyck Crawford (Stephen Root). Most of the locals stand in the old guy’s corner, though. Wyck was born and raised there. Like everyone else, he knows all the local lore, including what would happen if the island were to wake up – or if any of its natural-born citizens try to escape it. Tom is a transplant who knows nothing. He rolls his eyes at the town’s unquestioning belief in ghost stories and grimaces at all the visible evidence of how behind the times the town is. Widow’s Bay is indeed a fusty place where everyone drives old cars, uses ancient computers and communicates on walkies and landlines …
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for orange, grapefruit and bay jelly
You’re never too old for jelly, and I think we should all be eating more of it. Unmoulding a jelly and immediately giving it a good wobble is by far the best bit, and makes me giggle every time. Infusing the mixture with fresh bay leaves brings a grownup feel and gentle, earthy notes. While jelly and ice-cream is a classic combination, I love this just with some lightly whipped, unsweetened cream. Orange, grapefruit and bay jelly Prep 5 minCook 20 minInfuse 30 min+Chill 4 hr+Serves 6 Neutral oil for greasing220ml freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice (from about 2 grapefruit)700ml fresh orange juice (from about 8-10 oranges)4 fresh bay leaves120g caster sugar11 gelatine leaves (I use Dr Oetker platinum grade leaf gelatine)200ml double cream Lightly grease the insides of a 1 litre jelly mould with a little neutral oil – you can skip this step if you’re serving the jelly straight from a dish or bowl. Strain the grapefruit and orange juices into a saucepan, to extract any pulp. Bash the bay leaves a bit …
Have Archaeologists found the Bay of Pigs?
Archaeologists with the Associates of Biblical Research (ABR) may have found the location of one of Jesus more unusual deliverances, the Daily Mail reports. It took place when the Lord cast a legion of demons out of deranged man. In the account recorded in the Gospels of Mark, Luke and Matthew, Jesus and the disciples had crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat to a region called the “country of the Gadarenes” (Matthew 8:28). When they landed, they were promptly confronted by a demon-possessed man. The Lord asked the demon what its name was. The demon answered, “My name is Legion, for we are many” (Mark 5:9). As Jesus was casting them out, they pleaded to be allowed to go into a nearby herd of 2,000 pigs. Jesus agreed. When the demons entered the pigs, the tormented herd rushed down the steep hill and drowned in the sea. ABR Director, Dr Scott Stripling, stated his team found the location near Kursi, Israel after analyzing the Biblical account and matching it with the features of the area. …