Meandrous Blog

This is an honest collection of thoughts about making from an artist turned machinist turned engineer who has spent a lifetime making things and questioning everything about the process.  If you're into deep thoughts about engineering, science, and art with the roles they play in making-- welcome.

Doing What You Love is a Lie

3/30/2026

A common saying of questionable origin that sounds great in theory, but this is a lie.  It is an idealized flowery drivel that makes people feel good when searching for meaning in life.  I’m not saying don’t....