What The Flux

I once wrote a popular blog called Holy Scrap, which I later retitled The Good Life Lab . Its popularity led to a book deal, and I authored The Good Life Lab—a revolutionary manual thinly veiled as a modern, digital homesteading guide. The book brought me joy, new friendships, opportunities, and a year of travel. Then came the pandemic. A breakup with my partner of 18 years. And a cascade of life changes. These experiences have continually pushed me to reimagine not only who I believe myself to be, but also how I engage with a world that’s shifting—politically, socially, and personally. A Return to Blogging (And Why I’m Skipping Substack) Lately, I’m feeling rather analog. And in today’s digital world, blogging might seem like an analog move—especially next to the dominance of social media. But I’m pulling back from those platforms, trying to clear out the residue they’ve left behind. I’m not interested in short-form, attention-span-driven content anymore. I considered Substack, but as...