Reflections
A Landmark Work with a Complex Legacy
A critical review of Gombrich's seminal art history text, examining its enduring influence and limitations.
The Weight of Expectations
A craftsperson's path to finding balance between creativity and obligation through self-compassion.
Steel and memories share one truth: both can be reshaped, but never destroyed.
I've shaped steel for years, but my hands shake as I lift my grandfather's plow into the forge.
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
A brilliant yet frustrating meditation on living deliberately, "Walden" remains transformative.
Embers of thought: Imperfections
A craftsman learns that life's beauty lies in its imperfections while mastering a new skill.
Practical Everyday Philosophy
Learn to apply timeless philosophical wisdom to enhance your everyday life and decision-making.