Posted 26 March 2026Also filed in Python Every spring, my council publish a new bin collection calendar. These calendars are typically published as a single PDF to cover the entire region, with the information packed into a compact design. I imagine this design is for economy of printing – you can…

For some, July is a season of high-octane summer energy — the kind of month where you feel the urge to “Do All The Things”. You want to hike the trails, host the backyard BBQs and travel until your passport gets lonely. But for others, July feels like a heavy, humid weight. It’s the month where the…

On any given day, the rare-book trade can cough up anything from an illuminated medieval manuscript to the pages of an unfinished novel. This week, an unusual offering caught my eye: an illuminated manuscript that was not medieval at all. During the eighties, a nameless Cold Warrior grew frustrated…

July 2026 Calendars For a printable July 2026 calendar simply choose one of the templates below. Because everyone has different needs, we offer a wide variety of monthly calendars making it easy to see upcoming holidays, remember significant dates like anniversaries or birthdays and add notes to…

Some people try to cram in as many sights and activities as possible when they’re on vacation. Others prefer to relax more and treat visiting places and doing things as a bonus. I’m in the second camp. Get Jessica Lott’s stories in your inbox Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.…