Cael Woolward

The days are filled with research, the dark nights with terrors—or at least the terror of writing. It started in Cape Town, but now happens in Danang, where a journalism graduate brings stories to life, one phở chay and cà phê đen đá at a time.

Why We Love Cars So Much: Preston Tucker and Paul Newman

By Cael Woolward

Jay Leno’s 280 cars, Rick Dale’s ’51 F100, Tucker’s miracle car, and Paul Newman’s favorite car (anything FAST). We love these things. Here’s why.

Balls, Fire, and Birds on the Wing—Traditions That Remind Us Who We Are

By Cael Woolward

Like these men, the force of traditions is strong with us. Their power as anchors depends on how deep they go and how much they reflect our deepest values.

The Irish Pub, The English Pub, and The Working Man’s Bar

By Cael Woolward

The pub was a place men went after work, to see other men. It wasn’t a pickup joint, nightclub, or even a sports bar initially. So WTF happened to it?

They Survived the Wild and Fire Ants—Two Men With No Option to Ask Directions

By Cael Woolward

We can’t always ask for directions. Sometimes we’re in the wild, on our own, and only our minds will lead us out.

Cael Woolward

Why We Love Cars So Much: Preston Tucker and Paul Newman

Balls, Fire, and Birds on the Wing—Traditions That Remind Us Who We Are

The Irish Pub, The English Pub, and The Working Man’s Bar

They Survived the Wild and Fire Ants—Two Men With No Option to Ask Directions

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