Category: Essay
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The difference between being a lover and an aficionado
If you really like something, like coffee or whiskey, here’s how you can tell whether you’re an aficionado or not.
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Splat
Our minds can do strange things.
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Just because something is your right doesn’t mean it’s always wise to exercise it
You may have the right to photograph something, but that doesn’t mean it’s wise to do so.
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Traditional four-year university is increasingly a luxury product for the elite
I’m not sure four-year university makes sense anymore given how much it costs.
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Laying down the law on bulk e-mail
I get too damn much email I didn’t ask for.
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Creativity doesn’t happen on a straight line and sometimes you won’t know you’re done until you’re suddenly done
Thought about creativity from how I made the cover for one of my books.
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Ilford HP5 Plus could be the best value in film today
Why Ilford HP5 Plus is the strongest value in film photography in 2022.
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Strengthening the creative muscle
Here’s how I manage to publish here six days a week.
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Walking the fine line between telling the truth and avoiding woke excess on state historic markers
States should tread carefully when updating historic markers to reflect modern sensibilities.
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What’s the point of single-use cameras?
Disposable cameras are for people with too much disposable money.
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The good old days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems
These may not be the good old days, but they aren’t necessarily the bad old days, either.