Grill
Two-zone fire is the only opinion you need
Stop fussing over rubs. Build the fire correctly and the meat handles its own marketing.
Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min
Field notes
The Journal
Short essays from the back deck. Lawn care, grill theory, garage philosophy, and a bit of light napping research.
Featured · Lawn
The Stripe: a brief defense of mowing in patterns
Diagonals say show-off. Concentric circles say lost. The honest American stripe is the only correct answer.
Apr 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Read the piece →Closet
On owning four of the same hoodie
Decision fatigue is real. The closet should feel less like a runway and more like a uniform locker.
Apr 14, 2026 · 3 min
Garage
Build the shelf. The shelf builds the garage.
One Saturday, two 2x4s, and a level you've owned since 2013. The order returns to your life.
Apr 7, 2026 · 5 min
Couch
The correct nap is 26 minutes long
Anything shorter is a tease. Anything longer is a commitment. The science is settled.
Mar 30, 2026 · 2 min
Lawn
Edging the driveway: a love letter
The lawn looks fine. The edge is what neighbors actually notice. Spend the extra ten minutes.
Mar 23, 2026 · 4 min