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12 observations of people i know

here are the things I resist saying

3 weeks ago 5 votes
San Francisco Sketchbook

It is hard to tell this story without it starting here: when I was in high school, I developed a habit of walking around and drawing what I see.

18th Mar 2026 1 votes
house cats

These days, it is easier to let my mind be a house cat.

3rd Aug 2025 1 votes
knocking on strangers doors

a portrait of erie, PA before the election

8th May 2025 1 votes
21 observations from people watching

Painting weddings for a few years now, I have spent a fair bit of time observing strangers move through a room.

1st Apr 2025 1 votes

More in life

I AM NOW ON CLOUD 9,000

An Elvis fan writes to her idol

a week ago 2 votes
Your Career Isn't a Meritocracy. It's a Trustocracy.

Trustocracy sounds funny, but it's a more accurate representation of how we're measured. We aren't (and can't) be measured objectively on what we accomplish at work. But we are (unavoidably) measured by the trust we've built with our co-workers.

a week ago 1 votes
How to Outlive Your Bucket List

When you’re young, making a bucket list – things you want to do before you die — feels like you’re choosing prizes that will arrive in the mail later. I’ll take fluency in Italian, please, a 300-lb bench press, and a swim in the Nile. I’ll definitely want to drive a Ferrari on the Autobahn at some point. How about […]

a week ago 1 votes
Why I Won’t Reply To Your AI-Generated Email

The Email Exchange That Radicalised Me

a week ago 1 votes
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