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Just keep drawing
A pile of sketchpads and a tighter friendship.
Jan 22
Notes from a beginner surfer
Trying the world's hardest sport.
Jan 8

December 2025

Traipsing About, round two
On the road again, Airstream-style
Dec 18, 2025

November 2025

The art of spending (and living) well
Careers, hobbies, and trips that actually feed your soul.
Nov 14, 2025
How friction improves our lives
How it builds character, strengthens friendships, creates story, and helps us slow down.
Nov 13, 2025

October 2025

In praise of slowing down
Time is the ultimate luxury.
Oct 24, 2025

September 2025

Friction makes the story
Events going sideways creates the best memories.
Sep 11, 2025

August 2025

Breaking toes and keeping friends
Better to screw up a conversation than avoid it.
Aug 14, 2025

July 2025

In praise of friction
Life's better with blisters.
Jul 31, 2025

May 2025

Saying goodbye to Van Life
So long, Sprinter
May 29, 2025

April 2025

Shift happens
Selling our adventure rig and grappling with change.
Apr 24, 2025

March 2025

Tuning in, or maybe talking less?
The art of listening, traveling, and asking for what you want.
Mar 27, 2025
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