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100 Word Stories: The Incomplete Idiot
After being called an idiot in the newspaper, John angrily insults the editor, only for his wife to question whether either highly educated man truly understands the word’s outdated meaning. A dry exchange about intelligence, language, and ego unfolds. Read More
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Satirical Ordination Studio
A satirical experiment shaped by navigating Virginia’s ordination process, where recognition can hinge on paperwork and interpretation. This generator explores how quickly authority can be constructed through format, language, and presentation—sometimes blurring the line between legitimacy and performance. Read More
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We Keep Asking the Wrong Question About Voting
Voting itself mostly works. What feels broken are the incentives, tone, and culture surrounding it. Low participation, polarization, and performative politics distort outcomes, turning governance into a popularity contest and shifting focus away from accountability, collaboration, and problem-solving. Read More
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Abide University & Institute: PhD in Comedic Science (Honorary)
A lighthearted credential reflecting a lifelong appreciation for humor, irony, and the “Dudeist” philosophy of keeping a balanced perspective. Read More
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Foreclosures: Not In My Backyard?
Foreclosures weren’t just numbers on a map—they reshaped daily life. As homes emptied and turnover increased, the neighborhood changed in ways that statistics can’t capture, turning a once-stable street into something far less predictable and far more disruptive. Read More