Sharing art with artificial intelligence Every time I sit down to write music these days, I’m visited by an unwelcome thought. Somewhere, right now, my art—music and writing—is being ground... 10 months ago AI
Obsidian and the draw of durable technology These days, I’m less inclined to invest my time, my trust, and myself in the enormous tech companies looming over us like a gathering storm.... 10 months ago Obsidian
My Obsidian setup for early 2025 Obsidian is a topic of deep interest for me and for many of you reading this, so I wanted to follow up on my first... 10 months ago Obsidian
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 vs. AirPods Max: redefining luxury headphones Back in 2017, Bowers & Wilkins convinced me that wireless audio had reached a point of excellence. I no longer own the P7, but today... 11 months ago Reviews
Burn-in is for your brain, not your headphones A core tenet of audiophile folklore is “burn-in”, the idea that headphones, speakers, and other audio equipment benefits from a period of time (usually measured... 11 months ago Audio
Reviews are supposed to be biased If you see a link to a product or service on this blog, it’s not an affiliate link. I earn no kickbacks and accept no... 11 months ago Reviews
My stance on artificial intelligence I don’t have to like it, I don’t have to trust it...but I also don’t have to doubt it at every turn. One thing I... 12 months ago AI
AirPods Max: 4 years later I’m not sure there’s been any product I’ve had a more mixed relationship with than the AirPods Max. I returned my first pair…then missed them... about 1 year ago Reviews
Why take photographs? To slow down time. Life feels longer when there’s more of it to look back on. Take more photos and you preserve more memories. The... about 1 year ago Photography
I guess I collect analog watches now Lately, I’ve found myself captivated by analog watches. I spent a long time admiring them from afar, mostly as intricate little capsules of human ingenuity... over 1 year ago Reviews
The Vampire Survivors soundtrack has no business being this good Well ok, of course it does—but I need to get your attention so I can hold this in front of you enthusiastically. Quick recap: Vampire... over 1 year ago Audio
How I use Obsidian at work I use Obsidian the same way I use most productivity apps: simply. My email and my personal notes app have no folders. There are no... over 1 year ago Obsidian
"Reports From Unknown Places": a blog about the weather Ninn Salaün, a talented and expressive illustrator, seems to have equal skill wielding the pen as she does the proverbial brush if her ongoing short-form... over 1 year ago Good Reads
Why does audience matter? I got an email this weekend from a reader that included (among other lovely things) a thought-provoking question: “If it’s a personal blog, why does... over 1 year ago Writing
How indie can you really be? Jason Velazquez recently wrote about the uncomfortable reality of the modern web. It’s a reminder that underneath all the fanfare about new technologies and how... over 1 year ago Writing
A photo walk with the Ricoh GR IIIX I had Friday off thanks to a company wellness day, and managed to convince my best friend Thomas that wellness requires cameras and companionship. With... over 1 year ago Photography
"Nobody waves—but everybody waves back" Not coincidentally, a couple of months before this new blog idea took root in my mind, I finished reading a fantastic book by Jess Pan.... over 1 year ago Good Reads
Fresh start, or why I have a new blog That's what he called it: a fresh start. No content imports, no granular URL controls, no markdown. My new blogging software's creator was patiently explaining... almost 2 years ago Writing
