HIMBy

The stories of how and why cities came to be, from Calcutta to Cahokia.

By Blake Anderson

The transience of the city

When reading historical texts, sometimes the impermanence of civilization really sits with me.
Jun 5•Blake Anderson

My case for a proportional representative system in the United States

For my readers who aren’t living in the United States, you might not be aware of how unpopular our government is with the American people—and I’m not…
May 22•Blake Anderson

Thoughts This Week - 2026/05/15

Origins of the Cypress's name, earth worms, and my gym
May 15•Blake Anderson

Thoughts This Week - 2026/05/01

Happy May! Butterflies, trains, and fusion food
May 1•Blake Anderson

Arita Ware, Japanese Porcelain's Past

If I asked you to close your eyes and picture Japanese ceramics, what would you see?
Apr 25•Blake Anderson

Thoughts This Week - 2026/04/17

Crows and prehistoric pines
Apr 17•Blake Anderson

Morning birds

On the weekends, I love going to the back deck and listening to the birdsong.
Mar 28•Blake Anderson

Thoughts This Week - 2026/03/20

Rocky Uranus, canyons, dragon fruit, and some lumber facts.
Mar 20•Blake Anderson

North Park and the California Bungalow

An overview of history in my literal backyard
Mar 13•Blake Anderson

A correction to my last article

“Dearest Son, FYI- while I don’t like slimy or toadstool like wood fungus, I LOVE lichen!
Mar 7•Blake Anderson

Thoughts This Week - 2026/02/13

Rivers, biomes, egg whites, and spelling
Feb 13•Blake Anderson