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Borders aren’t real

No physical barriers absolutely prevent you from visiting another country. Surely, there’s friction. An American visiting North Korea would encounter armed guards and barbed wire fences. But even then, the blockade isn’t absolute. What if they had military companions? What if they had tools to cut barbed wire? Better yet: a diplomat’s visa. Like all nations, North Korea doesn’t have impassable…

Lasting Stories app: a time capsule for your family legacy

Send secure videos and voice notes that “unlock” at particular moments in your loved ones’ lives

Elegant circles

Flirting with the boundaries of competence

The C.A.S.H. System

I listened to a podcast about the power of streaks a few weeks ago. The host described Seinfeld’s famous habit of marking a red “x” on his calendar for every day he spent writing. Reflecting on the behaviors that I wanted to practice more consistently, four things came to mind: C reativity: I’m making an indie game called Gus, the story of a lost Corgi searching for his owner in Seattle’s Green…

10 days in Japan: animals, fashion, architecture, games

From sushi and steak to vintage shops and animal cafés, these were our favorite experiences in Japan.

PNW winter wonderland

Snowy waterfalls and mysterious tunnels in the Pacific Northwest

5 lessons from my first Godot project, inspired by Stardew Valley

I had a blast building this basic little Godot project, a Stardew Valley clone, and I picked up 5 tips for future projects.

A snowy adventure in Canada unlocks Fog of World Lvl. 100

Thank you, Richmond, for the Hong Kong gummy rolls and unexpected travel trophy

Deadly badges of honor

A public health solution spectacularly backfires

Potetris: the kitchen game

The greatest game of all time