Captain's Log

Essays, satire, and reflections on the craft.

Captain's Log · March 2026

Area Homesteader Confirms Family Now "One Project Away"

A deeply reported investigation into the perpetually imminent arrival of self-sufficiency, and the woman who has stopped making plans in August.

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Essay · February 2026

The Real Damage of Disinformation

When my neighbour watched that fake video, she was fooled because it looked real. When she later dismissed a legitimate scandal, she wasn't fooled at all. She was fatigued.

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On Writing · January 2026

Why the Best Man Speech Is the Hardest Thing You'll Ever Write

It's not the jokes. It's not the length. It's the fact that you're trying to say something true about someone you love in front of everyone they know.

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