• Year-end reflections and how I do them

    In the last week of every year, I reflect on the year that is about to end and prepare for the new one. Here’s what I do, day by day.

  • Now on Substack – elitism, condescension and dogpiles

    Substack’s design and content choices is fostering a social “class” system of elites, followers and outsiders. Can we escape this game? 📧Subscribe to read the post.

  • The Vigil at the Manor (Part 4/7)

    In the world of the Silent, secrets can be found behind doors and words. A Distant Stars mosaic novel story. 📧 To read, subscribe to the blog.

  • When Sunbirds built a nest in my balcony

    This was one of the most special things that had happened to me when living in this apartment on top of a hill. A pair of sunbirds decided to build a nest in my balcony and I got to watch life happen.

  • The vigil at the manor (Part 3/7)

    Mister Meadows finds out the truth. Miss Brahms skirts it. A Distant Stars mosaic novel story. 📧 To read, subscribe to the blog.

  • The Vigil at the Manor (Part 2/7)

    Mister Meadows finds a clue that reveals more than it should. Part 2 of a seven-part short story in the Distant Stars mosaic novel. 📧 To read, subscribe to the blog.

  • Is the Internet really broken?

    My thoughts about The Verge’s article, The people who ruined the Internet and Danny Sullivan’s response, and the conversation swirling around SEO and the suckiness of the Internet.

  • Confessions of a reluctant digital journaler

    Although I prefer journaling by hand, I have to admit that digital journaling is far more practical, safer and more secure, and I’ve been journaling so much more.

  • The vigil at the Manor (Part 1/7)

    The Silent are happy to serve. To be useful is to live well. A seven-part short story in the Distant Stars mosaic novel. 📧 To read, subscribe to the blog.

  • Racism, bias in entertainment

    Can we agree on one thing? Racism, bias and cringe-worthy depictions of foreign nations is not unique to Chinese entertainment.