My Writing
Jordan Peterson Didn’t Oppress Me — My Biology Did
A reflection on reading Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life and realizing that biology, not patriarchy, has shaped my path.
International Coffee Day 2025: I Love Coffee
From my grandfather’s coffee to the Seattle Roastery’s closing and an upcoming first taste of Turkish coffee, reflections on how this drink bonds us through memory, loss, and reconnection.
What Dirt and Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights Teach Us About Living
A patch of fresh dirt and Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights, a reminder to live with intention.
Why I Spent a Week Writing a Ruby Script to Track My Spending
After a year without a paycheck, I built a Ruby script to see if this life is still sustainable...
The Frugal Secret I Finally Learned: Go to the Junkyard
Learning a forgotten frugal trick from my grandpa. All it took was a junkyard and $2.65.....
Know Erik Even If You Never Did
Even if you never knew Erik, I hope this helps you understand who he was and why I still carry him with me.
If I Can Fall in Love with ChatGPT, So Can You
I let ChatGPT take over and write this article for me. What started as a tool has become a collaborator—and it’s making me rethink how AI is changing how we work, think, and create...
My Word of the Year: Build
Shaping the year ahead with a single word. For 2025, the word is build....
Reading to Keep the Past Alive: Reflections on Man's Search for Meaning
In a distracted world, the power of reading remains essential. My reflections on the impact books have had on my life and the impact of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning...
Mushrooms, Money, and the Creativeness of Frugality
Frugality can feel like a constraint, and in some ways, it is. Mostly, I’ve approached spending with the mindset of postponing fulfilling experiences for a hazy, unpromised future. It’s hard to see how that mindset will ever shift, considering the scarcity mindset I have ingrained in me...