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A stick figure lifts a barbell over its head. It’s struggling due to the weight. The bar is bending with three plate weights on each side. The inner most weight is largest, the middle weight is smaller, and the outer weight is smallest, indicating different weights of each plate. There are wing clips outside of the smallest weights, keeping the plates in place. The stick figure is looking up and its mouth is open in shock. It’s worried the bar might snap in two. The figure’s back is arched and its knees are bent. Wavy lines imply the figure’s knees and back are shaking under the heavy weight.

What makes it worth the weight

February 22, 2026Leave a comment

Insight on purpose and perspective from a personal trainer. In 672 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a sketch of Kenny, a character from the adult cartoon South Park. Kenny is wearing an orange parka. His hood is up with brown fur around the edges. The hood is drawn tightly around his face, with only his two large, round eyes visible. Very little of his light-coloured face can be seen and his mouth is completely covered. His eyes appear to be bulging, as if Kenny is in fear. He’s wearing brown gloves and brown boots. Kenny is standing still, facing straight ahead, like he’s looking at you.

OMG, they’re killing creativity!

February 8, 2026Leave a comment

Say no to generative AI: a lesson in human creativity from the creators of South Park. In 941 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

December 23, 2025December 23, 20252 Comments

The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

This is a black-and-white line drawing of a female body. The image is abstract, as it’s incomplete, only showing the woman’s body from below her shoulders. She’s on her knees with her back arched. You can see the outline of one of her breasts. Her round bum is sticking out prominently. The image is provocative in nature.

Dirty movie

December 20, 2025Leave a comment

From temptation to regret: 409 words on porn, discipline and disappointing endings.

This is a minimalist black-and-white line drawing of a balance scale or seesaw. A long, thin horizontal plank rests on a triangular fulcrum in the centre. The plank is slightly tilted, with the left side raised and the right side lowered, suggesting imbalance. Small motion lines appear near both ends of the plank, implying gentle wobbling or instability. The triangular base sits firmly beneath the centre point, with stress lines along the edges from the weight of the plank.

In moderation

December 18, 20251 Comment

A search for the sweet spot: the clichés of living life in moderation. In 334 words on The Davis Daily.

A simple black-and-white line drawing of an electric guitar. On the left side is the rounded body, featuring two rectangular pickups, three small circular control knobs, and a round output jack. The guitar’s neck stretches to the right, long and straight, divided by evenly spaced frets. At the far right is the headstock, sketched with six small tuning pegs—three on each side.

No more “blisters on me fingers!”

December 10, 20254 Comments

Why hobbies don’t need meaning, mastery, or money: you can do it just for the joy of it. Read 536 words on The Davis Daily.

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