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Epic and Fun Tennis

This was an incredible match. Whether you like tennis or not, the rallies, intensity, and fun these two had was a great show to watch. Oh, and the match ended at 3:33 a.m. ET. 😲

A Library of Words

The onslaught of AI could ruin writing, but it doesn't have to. I've been lazy and used AI to help me edit or generate content. It's easy to feel validated and supported by Claude when it tells you you're onto something and

Awkward Like the Swan

I've been reading David Whyte's Crossing the Unknown Sea off and on for several years. My friend MJ sent it to me during a major time of transition when I found myself wondering what was next. In reading a part of it today, one section made

Discovering Random Books

I just finished "The Reader." I don't remember where I picked it up, but I think it was off the $1 shelf at our local bookstore, Orca Books. I didn't read the description or look it up online. I just started reading it. I

Marc Scibilia

We saw Marc as a solo act, opening for Mat Kearney, at the Tobin Center (an amazing venue) in San Antonio in 2022. We'd never heard of him before that night. It's always lovely to discover new musicians this way. He was excellent, and you should

On Thinking and Letting Go

I'm curious. I want to know what's in your soul, your being, your creative mind, what energizes you. If you've been thinking about sharing but holding back, just put it out there.

Snow Day 2026

We had a lovely light, wet, quiet snow last Friday.

Gratitude: Libraries

Today, I want to share my gratitude for libraries.

Coulou's Vinyl Cafe – New Music Friday #005

Fridays feel like the right day to drop something worth listening to over the weekend.

Doing the Damn Thing

“Make training your mind the foundation for everything else in the year ahead.” Sam Harris’s advice is hitting differently this year. I’ve dabbled in mindfulness and meditation for over a decade, but understanding how to stay present and see how the mind is distracted amidst the constant barrage

Low Rider

I don’t know much about lowrider culture, but I appreciate the unique styles and artistry. I’m really happy to see – and a little shocked, given our current situation – these lowrider stamps were just announced by the USPS. (via Kottke) Last Sunday, I listened to this Song Exploder episode

Debt and Work as Ideological Weapons

This 2013 essay from David Graeber hit me today as I am trying to launch a business and applying to and getting rejected for dozens of jobs in this bullshit economy. I am interested in the future of society and work that doesn’t focus on maximum profit for others

Bonus Time in Oakland

On Thursday I traveled to Oakland. My original reason for coming down was to help a friend move, but those plans fell through. So I found myself with some bonus time. I've got an amazing view up in the hills doing a housesit through Trusted Housesitters. That site

RIP Ryno

Damn. This one hits. Baseball was my first love, and I played 2B for most of my 17-odd years playing. I modeled my swing and my game after this man I watched on WGN every summer growing up in Arizona. "Make a great play? Act like you'