Being Anywhere
The author reflects on a brief stay in Austin, Texas, using the trip to illustrate a broader shift toward a fully mobile work lifestyle. By relying on a backpack‑sized office—iPhone, Bluetooth keyboard, iPad, and remote‑desktop software—the writer demonstrates that a traditional office is no longer essential. The piece argues that simplicity and portability are now core to productivity, while still acknowledging the need for a stable home base after extended nomadic periods. This personal narrative underscores how modern technology enables seamless work from anywhere, reshaping expectations of workplace infrastructure.
Book Review: “The City and Its Uncertain Walls”
Haruki Murakami’s latest novel, “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” draws a mixed reaction from a seasoned writer‑reviewer. The prose feels choppy—potentially a translation artifact—and the mystical town setting comes across as oppressive rather than enchanting. Character interactions are flat...
Coffee with Donn
In this inaugural Substack Live episode of "Coffee with Donn," host Donn and guest Kevin discuss the challenges and opportunities of live streaming on Substack, from technical hiccups to scheduling constraints caused by caregiving responsibilities and unpredictable lives. They compare...
The Boy of the Blue Pews
In "The Boy of the Blue Pews," the author reflects on growing up in a Baptist church where rows of blue pews symbolized a tight‑knit community that shaped his values, ethics, and sense of belonging. He describes how the congregation...