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Recently, I acquired a Kodak No. 2 Hawk-eye folding camera. Versions of this camera were common and popular between April 1912 through 1934, although various productions and modifications continued until the 1960s. The Kodak foldable or pocket camera emerged as a response to Kodak's Eastman Brownie series, which was released in 1900. The Brownie was a simple camera with a fixed lens and shutter, designed in a box form, but it offered the significant advantage of being America

This past weekend, we went skydiving with my mom to celebrate her birthday. It was a first for all of us, and likely a daring attempt by my mother to test Emily's and my mental fortitude. I've always described myself as someone who prefers to jump first and ask questions later, and it has become evident that I likely inherited this adventurous spirit from my mother.   When I was younger, skydiving was on "my list." However, as I grew older, I came to terms with the fact that

Growing up on the south side of Des Moines, in a middle-class household, and hailing from families of both European and Latin American descent taught me a great deal about life. We were raised to understand that while we appeared white in complexion and appearance, there was a portion of our heritage that wasn’t, that part of our family struggled, and spent many years trying to establish themselves in this country, dealing with complex racism along the way. The European porti

Apple Music recommended me an AI-generated artist, and I find that disturbing. I have always loved music; it's been my retreat and a way...

Before we left on vacation, I had planned to take my truck in for an oil change, which is something I've done numerous times before. We...

At a recent estate sale, I had the opportunity to purchase a group of oil paintings. Emily and I have always been fascinated by Victorian...

Years ago, when I was still building my business, I went on a hunt for a desk for my office. I’ve always had a strange obsession with...

When I’m stressed, I remind myself of the quote from “Who’s Line is it Anyway.”   “Welcome to ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway’ where everything...

The most important lesson I’ve learned in my adult life is the significance of being thankful: for what you have, who you’ve become, the...

When I was young, I started to fall in love with writing. Having spent most of my life battling my dyslexia, it had always been difficult...

When I was a young boy growing up in the 90s, I was often afraid to fall asleep at night. For some reason, I had a deep fear of being the...

This week, we embarked on yet another journey, primarily because of my erratic decisions. Over the past couple of weeks, I've started...

This week, our 10-year-old washer started to malfunction. The agitation plate came loose, eventually detaching from the machine. As two...

When I’m stressed, I remind myself of the quote from “Who’s Line is it Anyway.”   “Welcome to ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway’ where everything...

As I’ve gotten older, the veneer of youth fading, I’ve realized just how important it is to be thankful, to take moments, bask in joy,...

Recently I have been thinking about what, and how someone stays informed, taking a more active role in one’s everyday life. And how...

From day to day, things have a tendency to stagnate; the ebb and flow of everyday life is blessed with normality; schedules form, and we...

The analogue approach The interesting world of text AI, and how we maintain our voice. Over the past few years, I’ve seen the rise of...

Paper real estate file When I started this year, I made myself a promise. I would slow down in all facets of my life: business, personal,...

Embracing the analogue life We’ve finally made it to 2025, and more importantly, the holidays are officially over. Like many of you, our...