Now

My Now Page

Last Updated: 2025.06.09

What I’m Doing Now.

I'm beginning to question my role in the problems I've experienced.
I'm studying the life and philosophy of Socrates.
I am committed to maintaining a regular writing schedule.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS TIME

We continue to consider moving into town.

IN THE WOODSHOP

I'm continuing to put the finishing touches on my latest box. I'm hand-shaping the finial in the shape of a cloud. The Mission Frame is in the glass shop to get its mirror installed. What I need to work on is the mission-style coffee table.
I've been working on some spoon details that are turning out phenomenal.
I've connected with a new rakusu seamstress and am preparing a few rakusu rings for her.

TECH & TOOLS

I'm adapting a two-window workflow to my journaling.
I've been using various AI tools. The jury is still out on whether they're all beneficial. It's an ongoing experiment, and I'm enjoying it.

READING

Duhigg, Charles. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. First large print edition, Random House Large Print, 2024.
Robertson, Donald. How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World. First edition, St. Martin’s Press, 2024.

HEALTH & VISION

My vision continues to deteriorate.
I've been focusing on my step count, which varies significantly. In the last week, I averaged 8,439.
This step count may be too low.
I want to restart my stretching routine, as exercise is the best medicine.
Inflammation in my lower back has subsided, but not completely.

Hat tip to David Sparks for the idea for this “Now” page. I’m not great at social media, but this page provides me with a way to check in with the world and update you, as David recommends, just as I would when catching up with an old friend.