In Such Times

Bringing together the format of variety shows with my own experiences as a teacher, storyteller, and coach for chess, critical thinking, and creativity, In Such Times is many things: Blog. Art showcase. Archive of history through my perspective. It is a journal of emotional hygiene, creative growth, and personal contemplation from me, Andrew Linke.

Whether you join in the creative community by sharing your own experiences and artistic responses on social media or listen along passively as part of your effort to find creative space in your own life, In Such Times is here to be haven for creativity in this chaotic world. 

I've been working my way towards this project for a long while. From the abstract forms of aleph85 and Observ3 to the handcrafted ways of Otto Makes, the exact shape of my creative work has always been malleable and subject to the buffeting winds of society and whatever internal squalls I am managing to contain in a cup of especially strong tea.

Featured Articles

this isn’t even my final form

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of a creative project. Running as fast as you can towards the next pulsing map marker, you don’t realize that the camera has pulled back to reveal the full extent of the moonlit field through which you run. And there, at the

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Podcast Episodes

IST001: Symbols and Starting Points

Join Andrew Linke as he navigates a heartfelt journey through personal reflections, cultural symbols, and the art of embracing transitions. From the paradoxes of patriotism to candid reflections on identity, creativity, and finding peace amidst chaos, Andrew invites you to ponder what truly matters. Ready to explore the personal and

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