Paragraphs, please
My grandpa Dan, the lost art of letter writing, and a goal for the new year.
The Case Against Travel

Thoughts on leisure travel, overconsumption, and becoming better than we are.
The Rolling Stone 500

My experience listening to and reviewing Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
How to build stronger relationships
On keeping in touch, strengthening relationships, and an app I never built.
My most successful Lyft conversation pivot of all time
That time when the driver asked me whether I’d read the Bible.
On gems and fluff
In a better world of content, it would be easier to avoid fluff and easier to find real gems.
Sublets

What do you want to be when you grow up? If I’d been a more clever child, I might’ve answered, “a Californian.”
Teachers
From home to public school to professional life, I have so many wonderful teachers to thank. Here are a few.
I built a floating desk!
Inspired by Brandon Keeper’s $40 standup desk, I decided to build my own.
Power Couples
When I think of my deepest friendships and most productive partnerships, there’s almost always an extrovert on the other side.