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
Books
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
Lunch At The Shop
This past spring, we had friends visiting, one of whom was an architect. We discovered Peter Miller's bookstore in Seattle and decided we needed to visit.
I didn't know anything about Peter Miller other than that he was a designer. His store was super cool–displaying
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. on James Baldwin
"The role of the artist or responsibility of the artist is to make you respect that moment above all other, to recognize that there is nothing under heaven, no creed and no flag and no cause, more important than the single human life." – James Baldwin
No Beer Here
One of the best live shows I've ever been to was the DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist "Renegades of Rhythm tour, where they used Afrika Bambaataa's original vinyl. Amazing. I can't believe some of the shows I've been fortunate to see.
Book Worth Reading: The Hate You Give
I really enjoyed this book. It was an excellent, fast read for me. This is a
story of tragedy, triumph, and overcoming. It’s a story of being brave and
giving a voice to those who are silenced. The message is solid throughout, and
the author develops the characters nicely.