Attended the PhD defense of our dear friend Dr. E on Monday, which was a reminder that the intersection of academic research on “the Internet” and product research is a sweet place for me to be. Anja spotted our family physician on the opponents’ council and yelped in enthusiasm.

Completed my introductory course in zazen meditation at the beautiful Zen Center Amsterdam. Eager to continue a weekly practice, which proves great for mind, body, spirit.

The other day, as I was speaking about a group of queer Black designers of which I’m a part, a White lesbian asked me: “when does a group exist just so a bunch of outcasts can commiserate about their shared otherness? I mean, could someone like me join?”

“Great questions,” I said, “my response is identical to what you would say if someone went ‘why do you need lesbian bars? You don’t see me going to a straight bar, do you?’”