by e. ostefa

///New Moon

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A full library is a life well-lived.

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Wander without destination.

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Interactive·June 6, 2026

Anatomy of the Hero

A layer-by-layer deconstruction of the Tree and Skyline animations that bring the homepage to life.

Annotation·June 1, 2026

Steinbeck's Genesis

An annotated close reading of Genesis Chapter 4, through the lens of Steinbeck's East of Eden.

28 annotations across 16 verses

Verse 1 · words 3–3

Verse 2 · words 9–14Verse 2 · words 16–22

Verse 3 · words 20–20

Verse 4 · words 3–5Verse 4 · words 7–11Verse 4 · words 15–16Verse 4 · words 21–21

Verse 5 · words 2–11Verse 5 · words 13–20

Verse 6 · words 7–16

Verse 7 · words 9–9Verse 7 · words 16–20Verse 7 · words 22–33

Verse 8 · words 2–7Verse 8 · words 20–29

Verse 9 · words 7–11Verse 9 · words 18–22

Verse 10 · words 8–19

Verse 11 · words 5–18

Verse 12 · words 6–14

Verse 13 · words 7–14

Verse 14 · words 16–22Verse 14 · words 42–49

Verse 15 · words 19–32

Verse 16 · words 3–10Verse 16 · words 14–17Verse 16 · words 18–22

Writing·5 min·May 16, 2023

Baccalaureate

"Take that leap, and see where you land. If not on solid ground, you'll soar above us all."