Hi, I'm the editor
behind Plake
A small, hand-written journal about craft, software, and the slow web. One essay a week. No ads, no trackers, no hot takes — just careful writing for curious readers.
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What I write about
Four Quiet Obsessions.
Craft & Code
Software written by hand, for humans. Notes on tools, patterns, and trade-offs.
Design & Type
On the discipline of restraint, editorial systems, and quiet interfaces.
Habits & Focus
How to make space for deep work in a world tuned for distraction.
Reading & Music
Field notes from books, essays, albums — usually a few decades late.
What I'm doing now
- Writing a long essay on the economics of slow software
- Reading 'A Pattern Language' for the third time
- Recording a small podcast with three friends
- Drinking too much oolong
Currently reading
A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander
On my third pass. Each chapter is a small gift wrapped in architecture and quiet wisdom.