Favorite Cities
August 23, 2024

I’ve been blessed to travel the world for work and pleasure. Spending time in new cities is one of my favorite activities. Here are my cur...

Buying a Knife
August 15, 2024

I’ve dabbled in the EDC world for a while, but until recently I didn’t have a knife in my kit. Knives tend to be one of the firs...

Freedom in Humility
August 10, 2024

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....

Hanging with Artists
June 26, 2024

At a dinner a few months ago, we discussed things each of us collects. A friend of mine remarked, “Ethan collects art.” That sta...

The Joy of Music
June 19, 2024

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...

Finding a Mentor
March 28, 2024

A few months ago, I was asked, “How do you find a mentor?” Honestly, I’ve never labeled a relationship that way. But looking b...

Become a Creator
March 21, 2024

The creative spirit is where dissatisfaction intersects with ownership. If you’re never dissatisfied, you’ll never invent. If you’re a...

Without a Little Risk, There Is No Adventure
March 14, 2024

Since acquiring an Oura Smart Ring, I’ve been tracking my rest patterns. In early February, I noticed that watching movies and TV help...

Learning to Learn
March 9, 2024

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 readi...

How to Create a Looping Lofi Animation Scene
February 17, 2024

Inspired by Lofi YouTube channels, I've created a step-by-step guide on creating Lofi-style anime animations using AI, Photoshop, and After ...