year thirty-six

Everything we do matters

finally cooking

I grew up cooking not much more than toast. What a privilege to just have food around when I was hungry, but a missed opportunity to help my mother in the kitchen and develop vital skills. As a result, I basically avoided cooking for myself until living alone in my

tiny weekend campaign to donate internet

how much impact can you have with a few hours effort?

re-usable butt towels and kitchen wipes

a simple, cost-effective, and beautiful way to use less toilet paper

when bad things happen in the world

My projects won't save a life or end that bad problem over there, but without hesitation I know my actions to be completely holistic.

launch apps from the iOS lock screen

open stuff on iOS without apps, notifications, or distractions 🎯

pointing at the wrong thing

Would it make sense to point Google Docs at your Twitter likes? Or Google Maps at your contact list? Or a flashcards app at your music collection?

"Why Are We Yelling?" by Buster Benson

Observing divisions everywhere, I see myself as part of the problem.

Language Transfer & The Thinking Method

No writing? No memorizing? The teacher claims he can't really speak the language? How could this make sense?