Frequently asked questions

FREQUENTLY IMAGINED QUESTIONS

(Or questions I imagine people might frequently ask, if they were asking, which they aren't.)

What's the deal with this newsletter?

I used to hoard mantras on post-it notes all over my wall. My coworker suggested I should probably digitize them. Now I'm unhoarding them, one Wednesday at a time.

Why should I trust you?

I have a degree from the University of Western Ontario (Canada's foremost party school) and a certificate in tileology from my days in the flooring biz. In other words, you probably shouldn't. But I do know an alarming amount about grout.

Who even are you?

Professional wonderer, recovering Canadian, current Portlander. Been marinating in American culture for over 10 years now. For more evidence of my existence, visit lookandpoint.com.

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