A 40 year old guy living in the suburbs with a reasonably well-behaved daughter, a supportive spouse, and a dog I tolerate for the families sake. I'm a curious person who is "ok" at a lot of things and master of none. I spent time in the U.S. Army where I was once described as "the easiest guy to be around." That probably says less about my innate agreeableness and more about an ingrained habit of meeting expectations. Despite a deathly allergy to high-control systems like the US Army, Corporate America, and Mormonism, I've been a zealot for all of them. Writing is part of my quest to learn, unlearn, and to understand.
About
Looking For
I'm here for accountability + Help improve my craft + Helping others improve theirs + Learning how to give useful feedback.
Times Available
Here's my current availability: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3bc-1E5ekpVXvJAEET-5-i3ATdAmHIimyhv3jrZ1gDiW1LKGYnFSDGVD6tW00g46gEuHeVTQwd
Topics Interested In
Meaning & Purpose => Institutions that offer them. Philosophy & Psychology. Vibe coding solutions to idiosyncratic problems that don't scale.
Writing Style
I'll let you know as soon as I do.
Current Project
I'm currently obsessed with the craft of writing great book reviews. The arc of the books I'm grinding through this year covers understanding the non-tangible side of life, especially the religious impulse.
Publishing History
2026
Essential Elements of Religion
After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …
Essential Elements of Religion
After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …
Essential Elements of Religion
After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …
Essential Elements of Religion
After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …
When Meaning Breaks Bad
William James on why religion persists and what it costs.
This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …
When Meaning Breaks Bad
William James on why religion persists and what it costs.
This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …
When Meaning Breaks Bad
William James on why religion persists and what it costs.
This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …
When Meaning Breaks Bad
William James on why religion persists and what it costs.
This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …