I shared my dream of Sentient Sanctuary in Planning for Everything. A couple years later, we moved to Virginia and bought a farm. Ever since, I’ve been learning to care for goats, chickens, cows, and horses on 48 acres of field and forest while writing a novel. It’s idyllic. I feel blessed. But I wantKeep reading
On Becoming Veganish
When a friend in user experience asked for “tips on moving to veganism,” I realized I have a lot to say. So this is my story. It’s not advice. I only know what works for me. Look for the Levers In my late thirties, I was overweight and out of shape with high cholesterol. IKeep reading
Animal Philosopher
Hello, my name is Peter Morville, and I am an animal philosopher. I haven’t yet introduced myself this way in real life. But I will. It can’t be any worse than telling strangers I’m an information architect, right? I’ve enjoyed my career in information architecture. For a quarter century, I’ve organized websites so people canKeep reading
Wide Open Spaces
Our youngest daughter Claudia graduates from college this week. My wife Susan flew to Colorado today for the ceremony and celebration. I stayed home to care for our animals. Now I wish I could be there, especially as I won’t see her much in the coming year. This summer Claudia returns to Browns Canyon asKeep reading
I’m Writing a Novel
It’s a story about a farm girl who flirts with ecoterrorism after dreaming she’s a goat. That’s my one liner. It’s also a philosophical novel in the spirit of Ishmael that explores our relationships with animals. Finally, it’s a boundary object designed to change the world by emancipating information architecture. I expect this project willKeep reading