minimalism
The Wealth of Less
Why choosing a simple life is enriching, not limiting.
Ricardo Sanchez
book-review
Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico
Last Friday I was on a bus to Seattle at 9:00 AM. My plan was to stop at a Creative Mornings gathering downtown, where Masoud Torabi, an Iranian American writer, was scheduled to talk about Nomad Life. The event started at 8:30 AM. By the time I arrived,
spanish
Mi voz entre el inglés y el español
No recuerdo cuándo fue el día en que decidí escribir la mayoría de mi contenido en inglés. Lo que sé es que hoy me resulta lo más natural y, con algo de pena, me doy cuenta de que escribir en español no se me da tan fácil, al menos por
Coding
Why Coding Isn’t Going Away
Coding? What is it? I’ve been doing this since 1999 and I still don’t know what the hell I’m doing. You can say that coding is the process of writing instructions in a programming language, which are then translated by a compiler or interpreter into machine code
AI
Black Coffee, the Dentist, and My First Morning with ChatGPT 5
I’ve realized that even at my age, the dentist is probably the only place where I still feel truly uncomfortable — for all the obvious reasons: the sound of the ultrasonic tooth cleaner, the scraping of teeth with the dental scaler, and lying back in that chair, vulnerable, knowing that
minimalism
Minimalism in Code and Life
I like the idea of simplicity and minimalism. Although, to be candid, I only follow these disciplines loosely. My goal, however, is always to reduce the amount of complexity in everything I do. The idea of a minimalist-like life is enticing. It attracts me because I know that owning fewer
Memory
I Want More Memories, Not Followers
Wouldn’t it be great if we could remember everything we wanted from our past? Of course, we might not want to remember bad things, but I’d love to peek at old memories on demand. A few years ago, as I was walking around the South Lake Union lake
writing
The Bear app Goes Web
Is It the Best Choice for Writers Now?
technology
From Check-Ins to Chatbots
Fifteen Years of Blogging Through Tech Shifts
technology
Abusive Relationships—With Our Devices
Our tech relationships turn abusive. Endless scrolling, constant notifications chip away at lives, demanding attention away from loved ones. Apps, designed for engagement, create false community, isolating us. Like toxic individuals, they only seek your attention, not your well-being.
life experience
An Eventful Week
As much as I despise calendars and scheduled events, last week turned out to be one of the most joyful weeks I’ve had in a while. Having all my kids, my wife, and my parents with me was already special. But on top of that, my youngest son graduated
writing
My Calendar: The Enemy of My Freedom
Most people celebrate a full calendar as a sign of productivity and purpose. I see it as a threat to my freedom. Here’s why every appointment—no matter how small—feels like a disruption to the life I actually want to live