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reset_ is a popup newsletter I’m writing about things in between while traveling in Japan this winter. Join me as I explore random thoughts between jobs, middle age, and the seasons.

My name is luke kurtis and I’m an artist, writer, composer, filmmaker, designer, editor, and publisher. Or you might know me as Jordan M. Scoggins, a technologist with over two decades of experience, with most of my time working in media, publishing, and the non-profit space. Whatever name you know me by, or if you’re just a stranger on the internet, I’m a multifaceted human making my way through midlife. Thank you for joining me here.

I experienced a change in my work circumstances in December 2023, paired with a death in my family. In fact, the past few years have been a bit of a rollercoaster, and I’ve misplaced a part of myself in the midst of it all. There’s this feeling of change in the air—like I’ve hit a middle-age checkpoint where I should probably wave goodbye to some old habits, but the new and improved ones haven’t entirely manifested. So, I thought maybe it was time to embark on a little journey of self-discovery.

But this isn’t a trip down memory lane or a detailed rundown of my challenges. It’s about injecting a dose of joy into life and taking a leap into uncharted territories. Time to shake things up and see what happens outside my cozy comfort zone.

In late February 2024, I depart for Japan. I’ve spent more time in Japan than any other foreign country. So, the destination itself is not novel, but my approach to daily life, mundane rituals, and creative voice will be.

If there’s anything I know from all my years in technology, every system needs a reset every now and then. It’s time to reset myself.

This will be part of how I do that. Consider this your invitation to join me. I can’t tell you exactly what to expect because this isn’t that kind of thing. But, I would venture to guess I’ll write about some things that inspire me in Japan, compose a few poems, and share a few photos. It’s a journey of discovery and small moments, not grand gestures. It’s an experiment to see what happens.

After I return from Japan, the newsletter will be over. I will not use this newsletter to sell you anything or add you to my main mailing list. I want whatever we experience here together to exist in its own space, be its own thing, whatever that turns out to be. This is a one-and-done digital sojourn. Won’t you join me to see where it takes us? Sign up blow.

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