Urban planner, photographer, gardener, and habitual maker of things. I use this space for short updates, photos, and longer reflections on place, music, design, and daily life. If you've found your way here and want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.
Recent Updates
Am I out of my mind thinking Sesame has some of the better non-specialty donuts around? My local one makes great raspberry jelly, glaze, cinnamon, and devil’s glaze. View on Bluesky 
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Am I out of my mind thinking Sesame has some of the better non-specialty donuts around? My local one makes great raspberry jelly, glaze, cinnamon, and devil’s glaze.
My younger brother Brad (left) passed away 5 years ago today. This photo was taken in 2014, shortly after his brain tumor diagnosis. We were blowing off a little steam following an appointment at the VA in Ann Arbor. Less than 2 years apart in age, we shared a lot. I wish we could’ve had more time. View on Bluesky 
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My younger brother Brad (left) passed away 5 years ago today. This photo was taken in 2014, shortly after his brain tumor diagnosis. We were blowing off a little steam following an appointment at the VA in Ann Arbor. Less than 2 years apart in age, we shared a lot. I wish we could’ve had more time.
Crucial Track for March 14, 2026: "Inept Apollo" by Nation of Language
Hadn’t heard of them, but saw they are playing with Deep Sea Diver this summer at Grand Lodge. The new Edgefield of the west side?
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bryan/20260314 View on Bluesky Afterword
Crucial Track for March 14, 2026: "Inept Apollo" by Nation of Language
Hadn’t heard of them, but saw they are playing with Deep Sea Diver this summer at Grand Lodge. The new Edgefield of the west side?
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bryan/20260314
Still deciding if I want to live dangerously and go to Cornell Farms during my break and pick up some new plants. My budget is telling me no, but my adhd…my ocd…is telling me 🙌 View on Bluesky Afterword
Still deciding if I want to live dangerously and go to Cornell Farms during my break and pick up some new plants. My budget is telling me no, but my adhd…my ocd…is telling me 🙌
Field Notes
Venice
In 2020, I was officially recognized as an Italian citizen, a moment that felt like unlocking a part of myself I had only known through stories and photographs. Four years later, I set out to see it for myself.
AfterwordA Very Portland Weekend
The boy and I went to OMSI on Saturday while the girls did some crafts and made Christmas presents with a coworker. They have an exhibit called Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic predators Past + Present
AfterwordListening Now
Album Rotation
Double Infinity Big Thief 
Altar NewDad 
Don't Tell a Soul (Expanded) The Replacements 
Manning Fireworks MJ Lenderman 
moisturizer Wet Leg 
Death in the Business of Whaling Searows 
a short history of decay Nothing 
Forever Is A Feeling: The Archives Lucy Dacus 
The Midnight Organ Fight Frightened Rabbit 
Nothing's About to Happen to Me Mitski 
Secret Love Dry Cleaning 
When A Flower Doesn't Grow Softcult