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Choose the Long Strange Trip
Notes on the passing of Bob Weir and the journey of the artist.
Jan 13
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My Operating Principles for Creative Work in 2026
Please don't call them resolutions.
Jan 6
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The Things That Cut Through the Noise
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Dec 18, 2025
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Back on the Water
When the past resurfaces on social media
Dec 15, 2025
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No Joke! This is a Smart YouTube Strategy
Gaffigan, In Session and Creative Feedback for the State Department
Dec 12, 2025
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Dec 6, 2019
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How CAKE Crushes Their Marketing
Mar 17, 2023
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The Hand & Eye is now NESS
Oct 2, 2023
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This $190 Jacket Has a Waitlist
Aug 2, 2019
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