Return to Paradise (Lounge)
A short story about meeting a neighbor on a hike on the far side of town, developing a friendship, and enjoying weekly visits to a local shitty dive bar.
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My favorite breweries and taprooms in Arizona
My personal recommendations for breweries and taprooms in Arizona.
The two futures of social media
As social media fractures, two distinct futures are unfolding—two entirely different ways to participate socially online, a fundamental divide between viral entertainment and personal community.
The 15 Books That Most Impacted Me
The fifteen books that had the most impact on who I became, how I see the world, and what I value.
In defense of not deleting photos
“Bad” photos that you might otherwise delete? Those might have special value and make your “good” photos more personally meaningful.
Where I Go To Explore Like a Kid Again: Agua Fria National Monument
A piece I wrote for Vrai Magazine in July 2017 that I’m republishing here.
*Like most of the National Conservation Lands, Agua Fria National Monument is a place that’s meant to be explored and investigated, not a place to blandly stroll from interpretative marker to interpretative marker.”
A short ode to Sonoran Desert National Monument
A short essay on Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona, written for a photography book on Our National Monuments.
It’s not about nostalgia, it’s about human connection
Look, the early internet sucked. It was shitty design. We aren’t looking to go back to shitty design for shitty design’s sake. What we are nostalgic for isn’t terrible websites. It’s personal websites. It’s just a bit of diversity in design choices. It’s a hint of a person. Not a personal brand. An actual fucking … Read more
What are 5 interesting things about you?
Five interesting things about me, and a listing of other bloggers who are posting about their own 5 Interesting Things (add yours!)
June 20, 2024
I’m working on three big projects right now. The first is finalizing my dad’s stuff. He passed away last month and there’s still a lot to do, from planning and hosting the memorials, taking care of financial and legal obligations, and dealing with the remainder of his stuff. And, grieving, of course—that’s obviously been ongoing. … Read more