“Outgrained” is my attempt to orient my writing toward a countering the many toxic assumptions and counterproductive compromises ingrained in my culture and thought, and the institutions I navigate every day. These are not natural or inevitable but created collectively, both inherited and recreated continuously. By acting mindfully and speaking intentionally, our words and actions can carve a new grain and create the building materials for a better future.

I don’t post frequently; I just use writing occasionally to help me organize my thoughts or facilitate sharing them to fuel ongoing conversations with friends and comrades as we learn, unlearn, and create new worlds together.

I’m using Twitter @outgrained less and less but find me on Bluesky @outgrained.bsky.social to follow more of what I’m reading and thinking.