Seeking out culture
Plus: mechanical keyboards, identifying smart glasses, socially anxious networking
Another week of no reading or media, done
Plus: t-shirt quilts, Pinterest AI slop, and a backyard cafe
Service
Plus: fountain pens, magnolias, whimsical grief
Making time for play
Plus: Dawson's Creek, request for WoC San Diego, and some coffee headlines
2026 Word of the year: Clarity
Thoughts behind this year's word theme & some longread links
Celebrating a decade of newsletter writing
Plus: Being an artist, Pantone's Color of the Year, annual review templates
Pre-holiday musings on money
A meandering essay on it + some long-read links
When the universe yells at you
About the most recent experience with the universe + interesting links
Host Milano trade show recap
Lots of photos inside + links for inspiration
Anticipatory anxiety
Traveling to Milan
The stress of jigsaw puzzles
What's supposed to be fun and relaxing has been stressing me out