Reflections
Reflections start with something small and real — a mug, a sentence, a quiet hour, a hard day. I stay close to the scene and let the meaning rise on its own, without forcing it into an argument. The thinking is still here, but it shows up like a slow reveal: you notice what matters because you’re finally looking at it long enough.
Four Essays, One Dimmer Switch
It gets better.
Three Ways to Lose Control (and why That’s Fine)
Three short pieces on writing and reading.
The Pit, With Running Water
j=]One night of many.
Two Kinds of Pain, Two Kinds of Time
Just some of what she contends with.
The Mug That Kept Coming Back
They just fit.
The Bins…
I’m not going to fight it.
Over, Under, and the Quiet War in the Bathroom
There is a right way…
Normal Speed After Bedtime
Alien gibberish just makes sense.
The Stall That Isn’t Extra
Wait… And, Choose differently.
Curtains, Questions, and the Truth
Being understood without effort.
The Apostrophe Hill I Chose to Die On
They’re wrong. I’m right. Done.
Sticky Fingers on my Screen, Broadway in my Ears
Spotify Wrapped is a treat every year.
Borrowed Mug, Borrowed Time
A broken mug is far from the end of the world.
Life Interrupted by an Office
I took the opportunity to leave.
Cool Grass
Understanding the difference between pain and pleasure, solidifying my ethical perspective, and experiencing gratitude yet again.
Stuck to the Ground
Finding gratitude in any moment—especially in the midst of struggle.
Consciousness Without Sensation
How important is sensory input to subjective experience? Are they connected, or is it possible to have qualia without data?
Little Opportunity for Change
Has a dearth of local journalism, including what used to be incredibly influential papers, made it more difficult for minds to change?
No One Is Actually Talking About "Generations"
Those who would sincerely judge someone by their generational cohorts are making an error equal to those who would ignore generational labels entirely.
Find Your Passion… at Work
The influential professor, entrepreneur, and podcast host, Scott Galloway, has so many good takes on current events, but the boomer energy really gets tiresome after a while.