The hardest decision I’ve made in the last few years was to intentionally divest from impulsive, unreliable, and poor character people (even those whom I love) in order to invest more deeply in long term, reliable, compassionate, reciprocal, and responsible relationships.

life & death

Slow progress is progress

you said “never again”

didn’t you?

“Fifteen Million Merits”

ya’ll still watch award shows?

yes.. maybe it’s me

but also.. maybe it’s you

and most likely.. it’s both of us

2024 is the biggest election year in history.

Over 50 elections are being held around the globe.

8 of the 10 most populous countries will have elections this year

More than 50% of the worlds adult population will be able to vote.

A year of change.. in some direction

“if you’re trying to avoid reality how can you face it?” -James Baldwin

What would you do if then was now? How would you have responded? Let’s find out.

if you’d rather ignore details, problems, connections, reality... I’m not your guy

also..

actively looking for (full time) work opportunities

somewhere where I can fuse my creative life and design strategy/research life as fully as possible

or should I go solo?

2023 was the hardest year of my life

I realize I’m stronger than ever

But I don’t think strength alone is a good thing

I want to have the space & support to be weak

To have people present I can rely on

My goal in 2024 is to be more whole

Not just stronger

been living in an idea,
an idea from another man's mind

“As long as the mind is seeking pleasure and avoiding pain, there cannot be love”

-Krishnamurti

“there has to be a way for us to do what we do.. and survive”

-nikki giovanni

“culture eats strategy for breakfast” -peter drucker

Charlie

what a day

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