Archive - Human Things

What's in a Kitchen?

What we say about our kitchens, and what they say about us. In podcast format!

Feb 18, 2022 •

February 2021

Who doesn't like nuggets?

Feb 13, 2021 •

November 2020

The Room Where It Happens

I started a new job recently, which, under normal circumstances, would be an exciting, overwhelming, and moderately stressful experience: full of first…

Nov 2, 2020 •

September 2020

How discerning can be deceiving

Sep 20, 2020 •

When lines mislead

Sep 11, 2020 •

June 2020

Where do I start?

Where do I start? That’s all I can think about as I’m trying to sit and write and make sense of everything happening. What can I do? Anxiety, confusion…

Jun 8, 2020 •

December 2019

I’ve always looked forward to the holiday season. Yes, I love big meals, endless desserts, gifts (giving them especially), ice skating, and the crisp…

Dec 29, 2019 •

December 2018

My mom is the best cook. I know I’m far from the only person to feel strongly about a parent’s cooking. I’ve had many conversations with friends about…

Dec 23, 2018 •

Mountain Climbing

Sometimes, to try to gain some perspective, I like to imagine dialogs with versions of myself who had ended up doing more difficult or dangerous work…

Dec 16, 2018 •

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