Big-Picture Time Management for the Hopelessly Ambitious
Be a badass, sure, but be a well-rounded badass and you’re really living your best life.
Mmm, that’s good camel: on the pursuit of happiness
I’m obsessed with stories about much older people. I want to empathize with the thoughts and concerns of old age, because there are important clues there. Clues about what really … Continue reading
Beyond Cynicism: the case for political engagement
Today I’m spending over four hours at the Davidson County Elections Commission for a refresher course on handling special voters: those who changed their address, failed to register, or didn’t … Continue reading
An education in suffering
In 2017 I traveled to Colombia to meet my biological family. One afternoon as I was standing in the courtyard of my paternal grandparents’ home, watching some local children assemble … Continue reading
Getting Sick: A hero’s journey?
This past week I’ve been laid low with a vicious cold. My ear canals seemed to swell, sealing off the outside world and locking me in a painful bubble. The … Continue reading
Write your values (A daily ritual)
This is the third installment in the Meaningfulness Project series, an essay project devoted to exploring a sense of purpose through long-term commitment to core values. One quirk about me is … Continue reading
Living the Good Life
This is the second installment in the Meaningfulness Project series, an essay project devoted to exploring a sense of purpose through long-term commitment to core values. The Short Version The good … Continue reading
The Meaningfulness Project: A personalized curriculum for a meaningful life
The Short Version: The Meaningfulness Project is a writing series (in progress) about how I’m learning to live a meaningful life. I think a “meaningful life” comes from long-term commitment to … Continue reading
People’s history and Sanders’ presidential run
As the 2016 U.S. presidential election approaches, debates, gaffes and email debacles loom larger in the media. With more voters actively supporting non-establishment candidates and relative outsiders, the tone of U.S. politics … Continue reading
Ideal industry: Steel and Cradle to Cradle ‘nutrient’ cycles
This photo of a steel foundry is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Steel is currently the world’s most recycled material. Unlike many plastics and paper materials, steel does not necessarily degrade … Continue reading
Think Out Loud 