Goodbyes Are The Beginning to Something New
This year has been full of goodbyes. My aunt and grandmother died this year. Their goodbyes, while final in this life, are thankfully just a see-you-later in th...
Life
Is AI Art Actually Art?
The latest conversation around AI-generated art, sparked by the Ghibli “inspired” pieces, has given me a renewed perspective on AI and art in genera...
Human Integrity and AI
As AI tools advance and access to them expands, integrity feels like an important topic. For example, how will we determine: Here are a few of my thoughts, writ...
Creating Healthier Media Habits
Good media fosters connection. Bad media isolates us.Healthy media enriches both you and others. Unhealthy media diminishes everyone involved. Over the past mon...
When the Mundane Becomes Interesting
Driving to work in a car is something hundreds of millions of Americans do daily. It’s so routine, it often feels mundane. When I lived without a car for abou...
A Week Without My Smart Home
My home automation system was down for a week, and I actually missed it. That’s when I realized just how much I rely on these small conveniences every day. So...
Supporting WordPress
WordPress and Matt Mullenweg have been in the news recently due to their legal battle with WP Engine. While I believe Matt and WordPress have a strong case, lis...
Shared Experiences
My brother turned 16 this year. He’s the youngest of my siblings and we’re 14 years apart. As he’s gotten older, we’ve been able to do m...
Blogging Renescience
I feel like blog's are having a bit of a renescience moment. Maybe it's just something I've rediscovered over the past year, but it doesn't feel like it's just ...
Dialogue on Suffering
I only discovered John Lennox recently, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to many of his talks featured on YouTube. I think this conversation is my favori...
It’s a Big, Big World
I love going to big cities. They offer new experiences, things to see, food to eat…but one of the things I enjoy most is being reminded of how relatively ...
Freedom in Humility
I’ve failed in a few areas recently. Some big things, some small things. Some of these failures required me to say “I need help.” That’s...
Hanging with Artists
At a dinner a few months ago, we discussed things each of us collects. A friend of mine remarked, “Ethan collects art.” That statement made me chuck...
The Joy of Music
My childhood home was filled with music. Sunday morning I was woken up by my Dad singing, we’d sing at church, and I played violin for a time and dabbled ...
Finding a Mentor
A few months ago, I was asked, “How do you find a mentor?” Honestly, I’ve never labeled a relationship that way. But looking back, I can recognize...
Become a Creator
The creative spirit is where dissatisfaction intersects with ownership. If you’re never dissatisfied, you’ll never invent. If you’re always dissatisfied a...
Learning to Learn
I was homeschooled from age 10 to 15. This form of schooling consisted of a general lesson plan outlined by my mother and the required reading to take the tests...
Unlikely ≠ Impossible
The safety industry runs on statistics. Whether that is a regulation created because of a number of accidents or injuries or the calculated potential risk speci...
Learning SEO: Resources & Courses
A list of resources and courses on SEO to help get you started.
Learning Graphic Design: Resources & Courses
A list of resources to help someone who is looking to get started in graphic design but doesn't know where to start.
What I’m Doing Now
Rather than trying to keep up with me on a social network, you can review this post to get a sense of what I've been up to recently.
Streaming Desk for Twitch and Gaming
A streaming desk for Twitch, Mixer, YouTube or whatever site you fancy. It's a high-end DIY gaming desk to help you reduce clutter and up your streaming game. C...
Autonomous Standing Desk Review
Finding an affordable motorized standing desk for my home office.