Ink & Feet

What happens when you disconnect from the digital world?

A journey to New Zealand's wild West Coast, where mountains meet the sea and life slows down.

A journey to New Zealand's South Island, where cell service fades, ancient Rimu trees tower, and time moves at an insect's pace in remote Tennyson Inlet.

A travel story about slowing down in New Zealand and rediscconnecting with nature at the Hinemaiaia River.

Starting van life means relearning everything.

On the eve of a months-long campervan journey through New Zealand.

Embarking on a solo van life journey through New Zealand's South Island.

A personal story about rediscovering creativity and passion through music after years of depression.

Navigating life's constraints during uncertain times.

What happens when you resist the rush of New Year's resolutions?

A personal tradition of unplugging completely to review the past year and plan the next.

A heartfelt thank you to the readers who've been part of this journey through 2020.

Reflecting on 2020's wreckage to find moments of pride.

Taking a break to recharge before 2021.

A personal reflection on six years of growth, change, and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin.

Reflecting on how we lose our capacity for vulnerability over time—and why cultivating it might be the secret to living fully in the years ahead.

A candid look at finishing a new productivity course and the challenge of promoting your own work authentically.

A moment of reflection on summer's arrival and finding wonder in one place.

The real divide isn't left vs right—it's urban vs rural.

Reflections on identity and belonging as an American expat in New Zealand during the 2020 election.

A personal reflection on navigating depression in 2020 and finding comfort in the Persian wisdom 'this too shall pass.'

An honest look at depression's subtle challenges - when you're not sure if it's depression or laziness.

An honest look at recognizing depression in difficult times.

Reflections on voting in New Zealand's elections for the first time.

A personal reflection on time, gratitude, and making it through 2020.

Why building software from scratch mirrors home cooking - choosing quality and privacy over convenience.

A reflection on why art is worth investing in—not just financially, but emotionally.

A power outage brings unexpected silence and perspective on modern life.

During 2020's chaos, I discovered something essential: we need stories, not just news.

A personal reflection on surviving winter, depression, and 2020 in New Zealand.

Our bodies crave hibernation when winter comes, but modern life demands productivity.

When you shift from video to code, from art to engineering, the entire world changes.

A meditation on perspective, gravity, and our place in space.

A raw, honest letter about pandemic fatigue and collective exhaustion.

A meditation on the interconnection between plants and humans through breath.

A poetic reflection on how time feels distorted and disorienting during uncertain times.

After years of balancing writing with day jobs, I'm launching a Patreon to make art and storytelling my full-time work.

Meet Eek, the change monster who helps with doing things that feel scary.

A personal reflection on Matariki, New Zealand's winter solstice festival, and reconnecting with ancient rhythms we've lost to modern life.

Reflections on how COVID-19 lockdown created a profound sense of urgency.

Living through New Zealand's COVID elimination taught me something unexpected: kindness is a superpower.

Reflecting on America's reckoning with racism, white privilege, and how to fight injustice in our own communities—no matter where we live.

Reflections on home repair, compassion, and the special connection that comes from restoring something long-neglected.

A personal essay about letting go of productivity culture and embracing creativity.

A reflection on how our tools become extensions of ourselves.

A personal story about how music can heal and ground us, reminding us everything will be okay.

Lockdown stripped away our public identities, revealing our messy, authentic selves.

Sometimes staying still reveals what you've always missed.

Reflections on feeling stuck in-between during uncertain times.

During pandemic lockdowns, building a bed frame from scrap wood brought unexpected clarity.