📝 Writing

• 😇O is for obedience

  An exploration of obedience as a creative act, inspired by a story from the Desert Fathers.

• 🍊Seed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebraska

  An intriguing snapshot from 1942 captures the economic landscape of Nebraska, reflecting on the significant price disparity between oranges and grapefruit, and the association of grass with Sudan.

• 📚WRONG—

  Reflecting on my experience with _Schindler's List_ and the charm of its historical annotations.

• 📚Notes from the Archbishop

  The Archbishop of Canterbury dives into the complexities of Dostoyevsky, merging literary critique and theology.

• 📚Best book review opening ever

  A reflection on the sensory experience of books, particularly their scents, as captured in Nicholson Baker's delightful prose.

• 🌍Naming and being

  In exploring the awakening of awareness, this poignant quote from Walker Percy captures the essence of discovery

• 🎶Mix CD | October Surprise

  A nostalgic mix created during the vibrant atmosphere of the 2008 elections, capturing the spirit of the moment through music.

• 🌏Spanish Catholic schoolgirl crushes

  In a reflection on the evolution of travel writing, Rolf Potts discusses the complexities of globalization and the shifting narratives in contemporary travel stories.

• 🐘Babar, Arthur and Celeste

  A glimpse into Babar's adventures from Jean de Brunhoff's sketches, highlighting the moment he takes Arthur and Celeste shopping.

• 🐸Cultural Relativism - Animal Noises Edition

  An exploration of how children from different cultures perceive animal sounds, highlighting the fascinating variations in frog sounds.

• 🐘Ganesh CD player, Mumbai, India

  Exploring cultural sensitivities in consumerism, especially through a playful depiction of Ganesh.

• 🎬Filmmakers on filmmakers on filmmaking - La Nuit Américaine Express

  An exploration of François Truffaut's film _Day for Night_ and its influence on Wes Anderson's artistic vision.

• 🌆For one minute please stand

  An invitation to reconsider and engage with our urban spaces through simple steps for transformation.

• 🏴‍☠️Dave Eggers, 826 Valencia, and the Once Upon a School challenge

  Discover the ingredients for a thriving afterschool tutoring program, featuring community engagement and creative resources.

• 🔤Twenty-six Alphabet Trucks, by Eric Tabuchi

  A playful exploration of typography through clever photographs of letters found on various objects.

• 👁️Keep noticing!

  Cultivating the discipline of noticing can enhance our engagement with the world around us.

• 🌿Color wheel, by Tori

  This piece reflects on a simple yet profound way to engage with nature through creativity and mindfulness.

• 🖼️Naming and photography

  An exploration into the power of context in photography and how simple alterations can create misleading narratives.

• ⏳Unix, five hundred years on

  A reflection on the enduring nature of cultural creations and the unexpected permanence of what was once deemed temporary.

• 🤝Friendship as a pre-existing condition

  Exploring the intersection of friendship and law, particularly in caregiving and gifts.

• 🎭Twenty years experience needed

  Brian Eno reflects on the deep-rooted theatrical traditions and community spirit of Oberammergau.

• 🎨The Lacemaker (detail), by Johannes Vermeer

  Lawrence Weschler beautifully reflects on Vermeer's "The Lacemaker," illuminating its focus on concentration and craft.

• 🧐The problem with critique as a posture

  Quoting Andy Crouch on the strange passivity of a critical attitude.

• 🎨Untitled, by Pasquale Ottaiano

  A reflection on the intriguing interplay between art and the viewer, as captured in a moment of deep contemplation.

• 🎭Art is not defiled by our efforts

  A profound reflection by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

• 🎨L.E.S. Artistes, by Santogold

  Exploring the dual interpretations of a song about artistic sacrifice and frustration with superficiality.

• 📜Politics, yes. Quote-sourcing? Maybe not

  Exploring the roots of the saying "All politics is local" and its history, as well as its connection to culture-making.

• 🎭Eighty percent of success ..

  Quoting Woody Allen

• 🖥️Portfolio | culture-making.com

  As curator and co-creator of the Culture Making website, I developed the initial site architecture and layout in collaboration with Andy Crouch and Yee Design. Geolocation coordinates

• 😂Some classical humor

  Jokes can be tricky to translate, but here's a taste of classical humor from the Philogelos.

• 🤔The costs of monitoring our own happiness

  A thought-provoking reflection on happiness, gratitude, and the complexities of life choices.

• 📉The decline of culture (as a search term)

  An exploration of the trends in public interest toward the concept of culture, observing seasonal fluctuations in search activity.

• 🌟Pixar’s R&D

  A look into Pixar's unique culture and pioneering spirit in animation.

• 🎶Surreal & the Sound Providers, “The Place to Be”

  Exploring the collaborative spirit of cultural creation, much like we hear in the rhythm of hip-hop.

• 🍛Currying favor

  A reflection on how the global journey of curry began with its roots in India and transformed into a culinary phenomenon.

• 📈Portfolio | Investment

  Delving into the visual identity of a distinguished investment management company through a sleek logo and business card design. Based on the content, relevant coordinates could be approximately 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W (Los Angeles, CA).

• 🌾Mix CD | Kansastic!

  Celebrating the spirit of Kansas, inspired by my friends Jonathan and Robyn's move to western Kansas in 2007.

• 🎶Mix CD | Nuevo manuel de la música cubana y africana

  A personal exploration of Cuban music through a curated mix of _rumba_ and _son_ spanning over a century.

• 🎶Mix CD | Here Is a Good One

  A captivating mix of hip-hop, indie pop, and eclectic sound clips, inspired by an old advertising card for a roll-top oak desk.

• 🚂Mix CD | Why Are There So Many Songs about Hobos?

  Exploring the complex role of the hobo in American musical culture, I reflect on their portrayal as either a figure to be pitied or envied, ultimately leading to my own hobo-inspired creation, "Hobo Lingo."

• 🗺️Portfolio | Anthropologist

  A striking two-sided business card for an anthropologist delving into Latin American geopolitics.

• 🎶Mix CD | reRQ

  Reflecting on the art of mix-making and its connection to magazine creation.