A weathered tombstone stands alone on a background of white. R.I.P. is written in large letters, while the caption reads, "Nice guy. Bit of a dick, but a nice guy."

What will they say at your funeral?

January 10, 20235 Comments

How you’re commemorated in death depends on your actions in life. Live it accordingly, with inspiration from the Davis Daily.

This is a hand-drawn, colourized illustration of an archery target with an arrow striking the bullseye. The target is depicted as a series of concentric circles, each in a different colour, The bullseye is a small white circle. Circling the bullseye is a bright green ring, slightly larger than the center. Outside the green ring is a red ring, broader than the previous one. The largest and final ring is a vivid blue, taking up the most space on the target. The circles are outlined in bold black, creating clear boundaries between the colors. An arrow is piercing the center of the bullseye. The arrow shaft is black, thin, and perfectly aligned with the target’s center. It is topped with detailed feather fletching. The fletching is shaded in black with fine lines. The drawing conveys precision and achievement, emphasizing the perfect shot.

Set New Year’s resolutions like Awa Kenzō

December 11, 2022December 26, 20247 Comments

Forget the target. Focus on aim. Set goals and New Year’s resolutions with guidance from Kyūdō Master Awa Kenzō.

The word courage is written on a rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric is torn and slightly frayed around the edges. It's laying on a wooden surface with a rough grain pattern.

“If I only had a nerve.”

August 24, 2022August 23, 20227 Comments

It can take years to close the gap. Do you have the courage to keep going?

This image is a simple black-and-white line drawing of a hot air balloon. The balloon’s canopy is made up of several vertical panels, each drawn with gentle curves to suggest a soft, fabric-like texture. The panels converge at the top of the balloon, giving the structure a rounded, dome-like appearance. Thin lines run vertically along each panel, adding depth and dimension to the balloon's surface, indicating where the fabric might fold or crease. The basket at the bottom of the hot air balloon is rectangular and attached to the balloon by two ropes. The basket is empty, without passengers.

The slow rise from mediocrity

March 9, 2022October 22, 202427 Comments

A tale of self-doubt and getting in your own way on the path to personal growth. In 362 words on the Davis Daily.

Better late than never

June 12, 2021November 26, 20211 Comment

Welcome to the Diary of Davis: a weekly newsletter to inspire you to embrace change in your personal and professional life. Written for regular yet remarkable people ready to challenge the status quo of the daily grind. Entry #8: 06.12.21 This week’s entry is a few days late due to a hectic work week. Sorry … Continue reading Better late than never

Ninja Turtles standing in front of a bus.

When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Ninja Turtle

March 30, 2021January 29, 20233 Comments

Let me tell you a funny story. When I was a kid, I was obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 🐢 👊 I mean OBSESSED. I watched every cartoon, read every comic, and when the movies came out, the VHS tapes basically lived in our VCR. The first one is by far the best … Continue reading When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Ninja Turtle

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