The reader is my notebook

Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

minor genius is an anti-loneliness machine disguised as an amateur cult with better shoes. it’s about recognition, and about creating the kind of artifacts that can outlive the algorithm and introduce you to your next circle of friends.

From concepts to pioneers, How to Live distills expert psychological insights, timeless wisdom, and practical tools to make life’s hardest days a little easier. The newsletter has 12K subscribers over on Beehiiv. Here I just post the outtakes.

Contemplative Witness is a space where I share personal reflections, sermons, articles, journal entries, and conversations with friends—activists, spiritual leaders, or simply companions on the journey of engaged spirituality.

Practical tips and scripts to help women transform from reliable team player to well-paid leader.

A place to explore the way the short story works.