Jun
11
Making That One Decision
I wrestle with Essentialism, feeling off, work and life choices, and the one decision that can clarify the rest.
4 min read
books
May
31
Ways to Maximize Misery
I reflect on CGP Grey's Ways to Maximize Misery, how it echoes my habits, and the book it pushed onto my list.
1 min read
Feb
06
Tsundoku or Reading in 2017
I write about tsundoku, my long history with unread books, theatre texts, moving, donating books, and reading habits in 2017.
3 min read
Jan
03
Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
I connect mindfulness and Stoicism through Ryan Holiday's Daily Stoic, Marcus Aurelius, resolutions, and acting on life.
2 min read
Nov
24
Mindfulness Reading List
I share the books that shaped my year of mindfulness, Buddhism, deeper reading, and curiosity beyond quick online articles.
7 min read
Sep
22
A Step With Buddha
I begin a deeper mindfulness practice through Tricycle, Lodro Rinzler, Buddhism, and the pull to understand my own mind.
3 min read
Jul
27
Summer Of DFW- Depression
I continue Infinite Jest by reflecting on David Foster Wallace's depiction of depression and the horror beyond ordinary sadness.
2 min read
Jul
18
A Summer of David Foster Wallace
I begin a summer with David Foster Wallace, planning to read Infinite Jest and The Pale King before seeing The End of the Tour.
4 min read
Feb
08
Year of Essentialism
I choose a year of Essentialism after a hard fall, solo parenting, juicing, workouts, and learning to focus on what matters.
4 min read
Oct
22
Asimov on Creativity
I share Isaac Asimov's thoughts on creativity, isolation, group idea-making, and why saying no can matter as much as ideas.
1 min read
Sep
14
Naomi Klein - This Changes Everything
I share Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything excerpt on climate, capitalism, trade rules, renewables, and corporate power.
1 min read
Aug
28
Matt Gemmell - Raw Materials
I recommend Matt Gemmell's Raw Materials, reflecting on personal essays, shared difficult stories, Markdown, and static publishing.
1 min read
Jun
23
Talking About Walking
I reflect on walking with children, attention, surfaces, discovery, and how adults often forget to notice where they are.
3 min read
Jul
24
Paul Carr's 'We Will Always Have the Flamingo'
I write about Paul Carr's We Will Always Have the Flamingo, Las Vegas hotels, NSFW Corp, and his crass, sharp voice.
3 min read
Apr
12
Mike Monteiro's New Book, Design is a Job
I write about Mike Monteiro's Design Is a Job, client service, directness, Mule Design, and why designers and service pros should read it.
1 min read