Cannery Row
John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row is a warm, funny, and deeply human novel built around a place and the collection of people who call it home. More than eighty years after its publication, it remains one of my favorite Steinbeck novels and a place I enjoy returning to.
Love Potion at Hogwarts
What happens when a Ravenclaw and a Slytherin use Generative AI to visit Hogwarts together? Using real photographs as visual references, I created a series of images inspired by years of Harry Potter fandom and cosplay, only this time the costumes, location, and magic were digital.
The Rules Change | The Art Doesn't
Sometimes the best creative lessons come from unexpected places. A vintage photography handbook from 1964 offers an unexpected reminder that while cameras and technology evolve, the fundamentals of great photography remain timeless.
Chats with G: Responsible Use of AI
As Artificial Intelligence advances toward AGI and, eventually, ASI, responsible use becomes as important as technological progress. This conversation explores the principles, guidelines, and workflows that keep human judgment, accountability, and creativity at the center of AI-assisted work.
The American Experiment
As America marks its 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on another milestone, the Bicentennial of 1976. Through childhood memories, Abraham Lincoln, and the enduring promise of the American experiment, this essay explores how every generation is called to meet the challenges of its own time.
Starter Villain
What if inheriting a fortune meant inheriting an international supervillain empire? John Scalzi's Starter Villain is a clever, fast-paced adventure that celebrates secret agent and supervillain tropes while delivering pure entertainment from beginning to end.