• A demolished building leaves only an orange-paneled facade standing behind a construction fence.

    June 13, 2026

    They’ve torn down this building, but they kept the facade so as not to interrupt the experience of passersby on the front-facing avenue. You can discover the real story from the alley behind.

  • A pair of eight-pound dumbbells on a desk next to headphones and a notepad.

    June 8, 2026

    I keep these eight-pound dumbbells on my desk, and I use them every time I ask Claude to do research or render a project. My upper body is becoming quite toned. I think I’ll graduate to 12-pounders—the health benefits of AI.

  • Handwritten note cards spread across a desk, organized in categories around bound research journals and a CCW Safe mug.

    June 4, 2026

    Here’s some insight into how I approach research for writing projects. As I read, I make categories for notes, and when I want to write about that category, I can sort through my note cards and structure my composition before I start the typing. It’s part of my read-think-talk-write process.

  • Snack illustration, May 28, 2026

    May 28, 2026

    Steinbeck has been rapidly climbing my list of favorite authors. East of Eden has some themes and a narrative structure similar to a novel I’m working on.

  • Snack illustration, May 13, 2026

    May 13, 2026

    The Star-Spangled Banner is a physical representation of an intersubjective idea called the United States of America. It means something a little different to everyone who looks upon it. For me, it still holds the promise of liberty and justice for all.

  • Snack illustration, April 23, 2026

    April 23, 2026

    Sometimes, the intended meaning of a message can change based on the observer’s limited perspective.