The creative and the mundane.

I asked Mike Monteiro how he thinks about his creative practice, and he wrote about how much he loves folding socks. Life’s most mundane and creative activities are interconnected.

How to fold socks

How to fold socks · buttondown.com

My name is Mike and this is my newsletter. Every week I answer one of your questions. The question can be about anything you want, but I'll only answer it if I think I can give a good answer.

Sep 16, 2025 #creative-practice

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