Life
Electric Circuitry and Too Much Concern
What should you care about when you can't care about everything?
Joshua Callandret
Left-brained writer with an (almost) insatiable appetite for learning new things. Christian, husband, and father. If you read just two pieces from this site, you’ll probably get a good idea of what I’m interested in. Thanks for reading!
Life
Breaking the Hiatus
I took a break from publishing here. It's time to break that.
Technology
The Future of Writing is Bright
Generative AI has increased my hope and love for the craft.
mechanical
The Bizarre Economics of Premixed vs DIY 2-cycle Engine Fuel
Are you willing to pay the price for convenience?
learning
Chance encounters with life-altering content
Discovery happens at point of need.
learning
The Aesthetics of Limits
"Limitless" creativity is a mirage.
learning
Coming to terms with legacy tech
Old ≠ bad. But does it make sense for the context and use case?
Instructional
Prompt Engineering, Project Briefs, and Practical Uses of ChatGPT
Tech tools should foster human collaboration.
Life
On Mama's 72nd Birthday
Reflecting on three years since her passing.
Life
“Consider the Lobster,” Considered
A previously hated essay expanded my heart and mind.
research
Goofing off on Wikipedia taught me digital literacy
How a simple game in high school taught me how to navigate the Internet.
personal knowledge management
(Almost) One Month of Daily Notes in Obsidian
A simple journaling system that works for me.