Nov
29
Hello World by Hannah Fry
I review Hannah Fry's Hello World and think through algorithms, humans, machines, and the choices shaping our future.
3 min read
books
Mar
04
Charles Johnson on Writing
I reflect on Charles Johnson's writing advice, my own style, revision, and learning what finished writing feels like.
3 min read
Jan
16
Reading List 2018
I lay out my 2018 reading list to finish more books and support the changes I want to make.
4 min read
Oct
18
(no title)
I have to tell my daughter to stop reading The BFG and get ready for bed.
Aug
27
Mussolini's Arctic Airship by Eva Holland
I point to Eva Holland's story about Mussolini's Arctic airship, polar exploration, and the Italia expedition.
2 min read
Jul
30
(no title)
I recommend Ryan Holiday's Perennial Seller after reading it quickly and thinking creatives should read it.
Jun
13
Ryan Holiday’s New Book: Perennial Seller
I share Ryan Holiday's Perennial Seller announcement and why his Stoicism books have influenced me.
2 min read
Jun
11
Mouse Books - Kickstarter
I point to Mouse Books on Kickstarter, a smart quarterly subscription for tiny curated books.
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
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