January 29, 2026

A friend recently noted on social media that we write for our own generation. As we live and respond to the oddities of life, we address those physically or digitally connected to us. This is our primary audience because they share our 'spacetime' and reference the same points of interest—political events, economic conditions, and artistic environments.

January 6, 2026

Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn about the world. One such experience has been I Deliver Parcels in Beijing over the last week. What struck me the most after I closed the phone (since I mostly read e-books on my phone and laptop) was the author Hu Anyan's simple and clear way of telling his story through the various positions and work environments he encountered. And in doing so, he depicts everyday life in China in a more clear (to me) manner.