Archive - Essays by Ken Lane

Confessions of a “Hobby Jogger”

To cruise or not to cruise—there is no question.

Jun 11 •

May 2025

Why We Bully Ourselves

We bully ourselves more than we realize. Here’s how to catch it—and what to say instead.

May 23 •

The Life-Changing Magic of Impressing Yourself

Why I deleted my Instagram account in an attempt to better impress myself.

Published on Essays by Ken Lane • May 15

The Life-Changing Magic of Impressing Yourself

Why I deleted my Instagram account in an attempt to better impress myself.

May 15 •

Wanting What We Had Before It’s Gone

Wanting the heart to want what the heart wants while the heart has it.

May 8 •

Justin Freakin' Franklin: My Ode to the First Person to Run Every Single Street in Tulsa, OK

If someone had to beat me to it, I'm glad it was Justin Franklin.

May 5 •

April 2025

Why Scrolling Makes You Sad, Even Though You Can't Stop

Beyond social comparison, beyond eye strain, there's something else keeping you hooked, engaged, and bummed.

Apr 25 •

More is Not Always—Or Even Usually—Better

A Bite-Sized Look at Simplistic Temperance

Published on Half-Page Essays • Apr 4

March 2025

December 2024

The Two-Hour Rule: Making Better Decisions in 2025

I’ve always wanted New Year’s resolutions to work for me.

Dec 31, 2024 •

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