Reference Desk
Useful knowledge, practical guides, and things worth knowing.
I keep a running list of things I’ve always meant to learn. What actually happens when you “reset” a router. Why my grandmother could read a paper map and I can’t get out of a parking garage without a screen.
This page is that list, made public. Practical how-tos, plain explanations, forgotten skills, and guides to the things you’ve been meaning to get around to.
Some of it will fix a problem you have right now. Some of it will send you down a rabbit hole you didn’t know you wanted, which I consider a perfectly good outcome.
Pull up a chair and take what’s useful. It’s a growing collection, so there will be more.
Everyday Life & Practical Skills
Useful guidance for handling ordinary situations with more confidence and independence.
Time, Energy & Intentional Living
Practical ways to make more room for the things that matter, without turning everyday life into another self-improvement project.
Digital Life & Literacy
Resources for navigating technology, evaluating information, and developing a healthier, more deliberate relationship with the online world.
The Digital Boundaries Checklist for People Who Actually Like Technology