OSC Journal
The Junk Drawer — 005
Four quick thoughts on old things that still work, the value of a catchall bowl, knowing when something is worn in, and doing things the long way on purpose.
The Junk Drawer — 005
Four quick thoughts on old things that still work, the value of a catchall bowl, knowing when something is worn in, and doing things the long way on purpose.
The Case for Knowing How to Fix One Thing Well
You don’t need to know how to fix everything. Learning one useful repair skill well builds patience, confidence, and a better eye for what’s worth keeping.
The Case for Knowing How to Fix One Thing Well
You don’t need to know how to fix everything. Learning one useful repair skill well builds patience, confidence, and a better eye for what’s worth keeping.
The Problem With Buying the Cheapest Version First
Cheap usually feels smart right up until it breaks, frustrates you, or has to be replaced. Here’s why buying the right version first usually saves more than money.
The Problem With Buying the Cheapest Version First
Cheap usually feels smart right up until it breaks, frustrates you, or has to be replaced. Here’s why buying the right version first usually saves more than money.
The Junk Drawer — 004
Four quick thoughts on good-enough tools, small-town errands, everyday clothes that earn their keep, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing the back way.
The Junk Drawer — 004
Four quick thoughts on good-enough tools, small-town errands, everyday clothes that earn their keep, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing the back way.
Why Every Guy Needs a Place That Isn’t Work or ...
Most mornings, if you’re looking for me and I’m not at the shop yet, there’s a decent chance I’m at Magnolia Filling Station. More specifically, I’m probably somewhere near the...
Why Every Guy Needs a Place That Isn’t Work or ...
Most mornings, if you’re looking for me and I’m not at the shop yet, there’s a decent chance I’m at Magnolia Filling Station. More specifically, I’m probably somewhere near the...
How to Hold a Conversation Without Reaching for...
Somewhere along the way, standing around and talking to another human being became harder than it should be. Not because people got worse at talking, exactly. People have always been...
How to Hold a Conversation Without Reaching for...
Somewhere along the way, standing around and talking to another human being became harder than it should be. Not because people got worse at talking, exactly. People have always been...