Paths into the archive
Digital memoir ecosystem
The Drew Archive
A connected personal archive of projects, essays, code, and video, arranged as themed rooms in one house. Explore by realm if you want the rooms, or by trail if you want the story arcs.
The rooms of the archive
Realm
The Workshop
DIY, tools, home projects, and the work of making things.
Realm
Faith
Orthodox Christianity, spiritual life, and the long memory of the Church.
Realm
The Library
Books, great conversations, classical learning, and intellectual inheritance.
Realm
The Terminal
Tech, AI, self-hosting, and digital craftsmanship.
Realm
The Treasury
Finance, macro, sound money, and economic judgment.
Realm
The Gymnasium
Health, fitness, physical discipline, and embodied life.
Realm
The Schoolroom
Children's books, education, and classical formation.
Realm
The Watchtower
Truth-seeking, analysis, vigilance, and careful judgment.
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Latest across all realms
Getting Back Into Running
Returning to running after years away, finding motivation through a run camp, and surprising myself with a 6:55 mile.
Building a Hybrid AI Agent Setup with OpenClaw, Ollama, and a Local Qwen Model
How I set up a hybrid OpenClaw workflow with Codex as the primary model and a LAN-accessible local Qwen model over Ollama for constrained …
Owen Benjamin's Book is Great, The Narrator is NOT, How to Slay a Wizard Review
A book review and rant about How to Slay a Wizard, especially its AI Audible narration.
Every Home Project: DIY'd vs Hired Out
A practical breakdown of home projects, what was done personally, what was hired out, and why.
Makers: This Video Is for You
A short piece directed at makers and the culture of building.
The Best Gift for a Kid with Everything? This 1993 Toy Still in the Box
A short family video about an unexpected gift that became a favorite.