Career
I Turned Down More Money to Stay With People I Like
I’ve been sitting with this question for a while now, and I finally decided to just talk about it. Over the years, I’ve turned down jobs …
Zonk Media
Zonk Content
Video stories and essays from Gen X life in the Los Angeles suburbs: family, health, nostalgia, technology and the everyday.
Zork
My Dad Banned Video Games. Then He Bought Us Zork.
Growing up in the 1980s, my family had pretty strict rules about what I could do on our Atari 800XL computer. Video games were basically …
Film
Dog Day Afternoon Is Free on YouTube Right Now - Watch It Before It's Gone
I spent last night watching Dog Day Afternoon for the first time, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I found it the way I used to hunt …
Adam the Woo
My Thoughts on Adam the Woo's 52nd Birthday
Today, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on Adam the Woo and what would have been his 52nd birthday. I’ll be honest—I don’t have the same …
Movies
The 80s Movie I Avoided as a Kid - I Finally Watched Labyrinth
I finally sat down and watched Labyrinth last night, and I have to admit—I’m kicking myself for avoiding it all these years. Back when it …
Friendship
I Dreaded This Goodbye. Then I Understood Adam the Woo.
Yesterday, I drove up to Bakersfield for my friend Claire’s celebration of life, and I’ll be honest—I really didn’t want to go. I carpooled …
Short
Introvert Life
Camera Freely Expresses What I Can't Say IRL
There’s something almost magical that happens when I step behind the camera. The lens becomes my translator, allowing me to express thoughts …
Community
Malibu Drive: Why YouTube Comments Mean Everything to Me
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the connections I’m making through this channel, and I wanted to share something that’s been on my …
Short
Grief Journey
The EMOTIONAL Reality of Grieving for a FRIEND
Losing a friend is something I never really knew how to process until I faced it head-on. Recently, I found myself preparing for a …
Short
Camera Gear
Filming Scenes: My Secret to Overcoming Camera Shy Blocks!
I’ve discovered something that’s been a total game-changer for my vlogging—the Insta360 GO Ultra. This tiny, magnetic camera is perfect for …
Loss
I'm 52. My Childhood Friend Died. I'm Dreading the Funeral & Don't Have the Words
At 52 years old, I’m facing something I’ve been dreading: the funeral of a childhood friend who recently lost her battle with pancreatic …
Filmmaking
How I Make Faceless, Voiceless Content on YouTube That Gets Views
I’ve discovered that you don’t need to be in front of the camera to create engaging YouTube content—and honestly, that’s been a game-changer …