A few things worth saying.
Published work, personal essays, and dark, quiet stories from the Midwest. On money, work, grief, place, and ordinary American life.
11 pieces in the collection.
The Far West: Iceland
Eight days in Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords. Sea stacks, volcanoes, and the edge of the inhabited world.
The Professor in My Back Seat
A Lyft ride, a Bob Dylan song, and the unexpected friendship that taught me to listen.
I Can’t Wait for AI to Be Boring
On artificial intelligence, environmental responsibility, and why the best technology disappears into the background.
The System Isn’t Broken: It’s Working
On frictionless money, hidden fees, and a financial system designed to profit from the people it claims to serve.
What’s Been the Best Part of Your Day?
A question worth asking. Small moments, real connection, and learning to pay attention.
Grey Cloud Island
A haunted island cemetery in the Mississippi River. Featured on the Let’s Not Meet podcast.
The Sea of Trees
Aokigahara Forest. Grief, ghosts, and the dead who cannot leave.
Infectious
Workplace horror. Wisconsin wilderness. When everything falls apart.
A Lifetime of Buddy
A 77-year-old man, his seventh dog, and the quiet passage of time on Lake Winnipesaukee.
BI Analysts and AI in 2025
Data, storytelling, and keeping human judgment in the loop.
Notes on Sobriety and Hobby Replacement
From the Midwest notebook: place, ordinary life, and things worth noticing.
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