I have subscribed to Fine Woodworking for many years and am having the same reaction. Maybe part of our problem is that we have learned most of the woodworking tricks over the years [now if I can just remember them] and I am not interested in doing the projects described in great detail. My projects are things that I or my friends/relatives need. I still look for evaluations of new tools but that is about it - and I really don't need many new tools.
Isn't maturing wonderful?