Monthly Archives: April 2026

This is always a mental challenge, because my answer is never settled. It depends. For years, the answer was selfish. That sounds harsh, but it follows a kind of logic: if there is no more me, then what remains doesn’t … Continue reading →

In military theory, there is a ratio called ‘T-to-T’, or ‘Tooth to Tail’. It is the ratio of how many men are in combat compared to how many men are in supported roles. Everyone is in uniform. Everyone is a … Continue reading →

The Words When the world is too much with me, the words are the first to go. The words do not come. Like a pet, they slink into the corner, ears flat. They think I don’t notice when they lean … Continue reading →

(this is an updated post from a few years ago.) It’s true—I love photography. I’ve also spent years helping students make stronger, more intentional images. I say “helping” because most of the real learning is self-driven. Students learn by doing—in … Continue reading →

I’ve been watching the news again. The reactions are real—raw, immediate—but there’s something else underneath them. A kind of surprise, as if this moment arrived without precedent. As if we haven’t been here before. We don’t always declare war anymore, … Continue reading →