Guides, Other

Notes on the Biological Presentation of Sex

Each cell in your body contains a set of sex chromosomes. Some people have different sets of sex chromosomes in some cells vs other cells. Some people’s reproductive anatomy is different from that typical of their biological sex. These are called intersex conditions, and are determined at birth. Approximately 1 in 150 to 1 in… Continue reading Notes on the Biological Presentation of Sex

Autobiographical, Guides

Homemade Egg Sandwiches

Egg sandwiches are one of my favorite breakfast items. Every person I have come across does their egg sandwich a slightly different but always new and delicious way. Below I document some of the varieties of egg sandwich made by my various friends and family. I have arranged them from simplest and most classic, to… Continue reading Homemade Egg Sandwiches

Autobiographical, Guides, Philosophies

How to Learn About Anything New

My best friend gave me this wisdom recently. When trying to learn about any broad subject, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. A lot of resources assume a certain amount of prior knowledge on their subject, making them difficult to follow. It is very easy to get bogged down… Continue reading How to Learn About Anything New

Autobiographical, Guides, Philosophies

The Deserts of the United States

As a person who has lived a large portion of my life in a desert, there are some basic facts about the US deserts that seem to me like they should be common knowledge. But it is constantly surprising how little the average American knows about the deserts in the United States. So, I will impart… Continue reading The Deserts of the United States