Bangkok: Sawasdee Khrap
Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.
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Turning 16 Years Old
A reflection on my daughter turning 16 and how she continues to grow.
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A year of change, road trips, shared meals, and learning to be present. From Yukon highways to meditation cushions, this is what 46 taught me about showing up.
Turning 15 Years Old
Another year full of challenges, but my daughter survived.
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I share quick April media notes on The Batman, Slow Horses, Ken Burns, Apple TV+, and what I watched recently.
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I link to Ranjan Roy's theory about Elon Musk buying Twitter as diversification rather than distraction.
Quick Thoughts on Severance
I finish Severance season one and think through its work-life mystery, minimalist structure, production, writing, and need for a rewatch.
Interview with Chris Hedges and Matt Taibbi
I share a Matt Taibbi and Chris Hedges conversation about YouTube removals, media, Ukraine, Europe, and journalism.
Our Fundamental Right To Shame And Shun The New York Times
- What the NYT Cancel Culture Editorial Got Wrong, And What It Got Right
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60 Days (Mainly) Without Twitter
I reflect on 60 mostly Twitter-free days, social media habits, Cal Newport, James Clear, what I gained, and what I missed.