On Social (Dis)Connection
A couple evenings ago Jennie and I ran into the lovely and inspiring Gariele, Brandon, and their daughter, Aria, riding through our neighborhood. Conversation turned to the early days of our connection, over a decade ago, facilitated by [Instagram, where this post originally appeared]. Back when [IG] - and its kin - were described as social networks, rather than social media. Connections prioritized over content. There was such a wonderful crew of VanIsle creators and advocates on here back then, sharing stories about their love for this place and the experience it affords. And the thing is, they’re still here … just a little older, many with growing kids, all no less inspiring … but a little less (algorithmically) connected.
On the Origins Of, and Our Responses to, Terminology
Borrowing an invitation from Vanessa Machado de Oiveira, via the introduction from her book, Outgrowing Modernity, to "[understand] that complexity resists neatness - and so should the language we use to navigate it."
On Freedom, and the Future
A reflection on the entanglements of freedom and responsibility, by way of Jim Collins, in his new book "What to Make of a Life"
On Extending Our Last Time(s)
A little ode to last times ... and pushing back on the fact there will be a last time for anything - for many things - with my beloved dog