Category: experiments in walking
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On Words
I had been thinking about language acquisition because, well, I was starting to wonder if language mastery was ever possible. Just thinking about the word “Cool,” for example. For context, let’s say you text someone something you perceive as fun. They respond, “Cool.” Interpret that. Well, don’t, because I asked Chat to interpret it and,…
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Stagnant or Centered
The author reflects on the tension between leaving and staying in one place, emphasizing the discomfort of building relationships and self-discovery. Through various creative pursuits, they uncover aspects of their identity. They ponder the idea that true growth can occur through stillness, revealing that staying allows for deeper understanding of oneself.
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On Truth
I was reading A Lover’s Discourse by Roland Barthes, a fragmented exploration of the thoughts, fears, and private language created by being in love and all its stages. Rather than examining love from a detached psychological distance, he writes from inside the consciousness of the lover. Early in the book, Barthes recounts what he describes as a…
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On Oranges and Ownership
What does it really mean to own a piece of Earth? Inspired by Black Elk Speaks, this reflective essay follows a walk, an orange, and a growing unease with the idea of land ownership. From ancient property systems to modern survey lines, it asks whether land can ever truly belong to us when water, roots,…
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His Lineage of Assholes
I have a foul mouth, okay? I attribute this mouth to early access to Comedy Central when I was a kid, as I would spend my midnights watching George Carlin stand-up specials. I view profanity as added color, but also, sometimes, as fact. There are moments when no other word describes a person’s behavior as…
A Place to Leave Things 