Archive - The Not-so-Daily Drew

Don't get too fixated on any one opportunity

During my last year of college, every senior about to graduate with a Computer Science degree was busy trying to find a job.

Sep 13, 2023 •

March 2023

How I finally started running

Plus: an iPhone trick that will save your ass, and the death of America.

Mar 2, 2023 •

February 2023

More Ways to Scratch More Itches

Applying lessons learned from quitting nicotine to other vices. Plus: The Barnum Effect, and how to choose a good password.

Feb 24, 2023 •

January 2023

Another Way To Scratch The Itch

How I finally quit nicotine after a decade and a half of addiction.

Jan 6, 2023 •

December 2022

I spent $40 and found love

An ode to Photofeeler and Wikipedia's List of Common Misconceptions. Plus: the reason I gave up my engineering salary to become a freelancer.

Dec 21, 2022 •

All Software Is Shit

It's not your fault if software is confusing. Also: the joys of Descript and Dwarf Fortress.

Dec 12, 2022 •

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