Two more useful detours.

September 9, 2026 · 9 min read

What Fermentation Teaches Us About Time

Fermentation sounds exotic until you notice it in bread, pickles and morning yogurt. I trace the science of microbes, the old household knowledge behind it and the modern anxiety that makes us rush every process. A beginner’s jar becomes a practical case study in patience, safety and flavor.

September 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Can Maps Hold a Memory?

Digital maps usually optimize distance, not meaning. This essay examines psychogeography, personal archives and ethical location design through a walking experiment that records sounds instead of coordinates. The result is imperfect, intimate and more useful than I expected.