Archive - Curious Sardine

The math of missing

Why missing your shot is part of the equation

Nov 14 •

John Paul Hernandez

The gift of ignorance

When we admit we don’t know, life expands in surprising ways

Nov 7 •

John Paul Hernandez

October 2025

The strange history and quiet wisdom of Spanish moss

How an unruly plant surprisingly thrives

Oct 31 •

John Paul Hernandez

The Faustian bargain of AI

What we risk when we outsource thinking

Oct 24 •

John Paul Hernandez

And the cost of perfection

Oct 17 •

John Paul Hernandez

Buttons, knobs, and how purposeful aesthetics create meaningful experiences

Oct 10 •

John Paul Hernandez

The art of gathering

How intentional spaces bring belonging and purpose.

Oct 3 •

John Paul Hernandez

September 2025

When your library breathes

And why libraries are for more than reading

Sep 26 •

John Paul Hernandez

I’m starting over

Why sometimes it's just better to reset your creative journey.

Sep 25 •

John Paul Hernandez

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