The Butter Tarts
May 30, 2026
The Butter Tarts | RSS.com Nik, determined to buy butter tarts from the Ouellette booth, arrived at the market at 10:52 am, hoping to beat the rush. Despite arriving early, he found only one butter tart left by the time he reached the front of the line. After purchasing and savouring the single tart, Nik
The Historian’s Problem
May 28, 2026
The Historian’s Problem | RSS.com Gerald, the town historian, is preparing for a public lecture on the history of Snorewood. He struggles to decide where to begin the lecture, as the town’s history is complex and multifaceted. After consulting with Bev, the town’s resident thinker, Gerald decides to start with the lake, as it is
Opening Day
May 16, 2026
Opening Day | RSS.com Snorewood’s farmers market opened on a Saturday in early June, featuring 32 vendors including the Ouellettes with their famous butter tarts. Priya ran a booth for Steady Ground, offering information and coffee, with her daughter Asha’s help. Meanwhile, Groundwork Coffee opened on Lakeview Avenue, drawing a line of eager customers to
Things that really helped me
Austin Kleon
I keep coming back to the books of Austin Kleon because his books feel less like instruction manuals and more like quiet conversations with someone who understands the creative struggle. Titles like Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going don’t overwhelm they simplify, clarify, and gently nudge me back into motion.
I make a habit of reading them at least once a year, but I find myself reaching for them most when I’m stuck when ideas feel distant or motivation fades. There’s something about the way Kleon breaks creativity down into small, manageable actions that makes starting again feel possible.
In many ways, it was these books that pushed me to stop overthinking and actually create to hit publish, to share my thoughts, and ultimately to build this very website.
daring fireball blog
Reading Daring Fireball over the years has shaped how I think about writing on the internet. There’s a clarity and confidence in John Gruber’s style opinionated without being loud, thoughtful without being overcomplicated, that made blogging feel approachable, even necessary. He doesn’t just report on technology; he interprets it, questions it, and gives it context. That approach stuck with me. It’s what pushed me to start my own blog not to chase news, but to make sense of the tools we use every day and share that perspective in a way that feels human.