How a Curious Person Survives the Internet
December 6, 2025
The internet is a dangerous place for a curious person. How a curious person survives the internet is not always...
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Celebrating the Joy of Carol Burnett’s Legacy
October 31, 2025
The Enduring Impact of Carol Burnett When I was a kid, Carol Burnett would turn to the camera and...
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Why I Just Can’t Be Entertained
August 28, 2025
For some reason, it just seems that I can’t be entertained. Most people watch TV, movies, or sports to...
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The Rich, the Beautiful, and Their Free Pools: Why Home Improvement Shows Make Me Sick
June 25, 2025
I was at the gym, doing my thing, minding my own business when it came again, my deep anger...
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The Smell of Freedom: A Family Story From East Berlin to Canada
May 10, 2025
When my mother-in-law told me, “When I landed in Canada, I could smell the freedom,” I wasn’t prepared for how...
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Why “Acme” Is the Perfect Company Name (Again)
April 20, 2025
From falling anvils to startup gold, the unexpected power of a cartoon cliché. I grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons,...
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Failure Was My Side Hustle—Now It’s My Superpower
March 30, 2025
I’m better at failing at side hustles than you are. That almost sounded like something I’m proud of. I say...
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Critical Reasoning and Race
March 25, 2025
You’re Not Supposed to Admit It: Why We Need Critical Reasoning More Than Ever People act like racism is something...
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The Serial Hobbyist’s Guide To Affordable Exploration
March 17, 2025
Starting a new hobby is like opening a fresh chapter of excitement and creativity. A serial hobbyist sees potential in...
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Confessions of a Serial Hobby Abandoner
March 2, 2025
It always begins so innocently. I’m scrolling through Pinterest or caught in a YouTube marathon, and suddenly, I’m inspired. It...
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