The life is good brand is elegantly positive. The shirts are of a good quality, so they last through a lot of wear and tear. The designs are mostly a simple, stick-figure drawing with a cleaver, positive phrase underneath. Most simply say “Life is Good”. Some have double entendre as with my “stoked” shirt that…

Keys are gatekeepers. They are interesting to look at just because of their inherent variation. Each bump, plateau, and flat suggest the intricate, yet invisible working of a lock. They allow the operation of machines, the securing of a house, the access to digital information, and the closing or opening of myriad treasure chests. The…

I find grooming to be important because it shows a fundamental self-respect. I wear a beard, but I think if you do so it should be trimmed regularly. I personally do not like neck hair, particularly how it feels, so it is part of my self-maintenance that I shave it regularly. Grooming shows that you…

Reading is access to the multiverse. There are so many thoughts by so many people through the ages, and reading is the magical medium by which we can access them. It is one of the most powerful ways to gain information and learn about the world around you. Reading can be an escape, a diversion,…