The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-12-21 I’ve been counting silver linings as we approach the end of a chaotic year, and one that stands out is that I’ve had a lot more time to read...…
The Prepared Archive • 3 min read 2020-12-14 Unpickable locks and the often underestimated investment needed for large infrastructure projects…
The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-12-07 DIY e-cigarette desktop wind tunnels & the effects of extreme arctic cold on materials…
The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-11-23 Notes, 2020-11-23. In October, Kelly took a Covid-appropriate road trip across the US Southwest to see some 1970s land art…
The Prepared Archive • 5 min read 2020-11-16 Notes, 2020-11-16. None :) -Spencer Wright The most clicked link from last week's issue (~14% of opens) was photos…
The Prepared Archive • 5 min read 2020-11-09 Notes, 2020-11-09. What a weekend. There are no bad vibes in this week’s newsletter. I’ve been fairly stressed…
The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-11-02 Editor's note: If you live in the US and can vote, please do! -SW Notes, 2020-11-02. I recently…
The Prepared Archive • 5 min read 2020-10-26 Notes, 2020-10-26. I don’t think about it that often, but my job is pretty weird. Every week I send…
The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-10-19 Notes, 2020-10-19. One of the signifiers of personal maturity that I hold dear is the willingness to embrace mere acceptability.…
The Prepared Archive • 5 min read 2020-10-12 Notes, 2020-10-12. It would appear that one of my favorite things to do is to take on long and involved…
The Prepared Archive • 4 min read 2020-10-05 Notes, 2020-10-05. My wife recently had me take an Enneagram test. I'm apparently a type 9, the Peacemaker,…