# Sketches in the Margin

## The First Stroke

A sketch begins with a single line, hesitant yet bold. On "sketch.md," that line is plain text in Markdown—simple, unadorned. No need for flawless curves or vibrant colors. It's a thought caught mid-air, before doubt erases it. In life, we often wait for the perfect moment, the right tools. But sketches teach us: start anyway. That initial mark holds the spark of something real.

## Layers Over Time

What starts rough gains depth with each pass. Add a shadow here, a detail there. Markdown does this effortlessly—italics for nuance, lists for clarity:

- A fleeting idea becomes a note.
- A note turns into a plan.
- A plan evolves into a path.

No eraser needed; revisions build on what's there. This mirrors how we grow: relationships deepen through small additions, habits form from daily strokes. Imperfection isn't a flaw—it's the canvas.

## Holding the Essence

Sketches capture essence, not every detail. They invite the viewer to fill in the rest, to see their own story. On this site, your sketch.md isn't finished; it's alive, open to tomorrow's line. In a rushed world, this philosophy calms: create lightly, trust the unfolding.

*On February 14, 2026, may your sketches draw hearts in the quiet spaces.*