AI
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
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
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
One of my favorite apps just launched a new web version. The Bear app, an excellent writing tool can now be used everywhere, not just on Apple devices. I've used Bear, Ulysses, and iA Writer for several years, but one reason I never committed to any of them
technology
Fifteen Years of Blogging Through Tech Shifts
technology
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
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
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
AI
Last week I wrote about my experience with vibe coding. I’ve been using the Cursor AI editor, along with a Claude model, to build a web application that allows me to save articles I find online, highlight them, tag them, etc. For years, my app of choice for this
AI
Think of being a technical project manager with a dedicated team member who has solid coding skills. While this AI team member is well trained in code syntax and some best practices, it still behaves like someone who doesn’t see the whole picture. It focuses only on the task
slow living
Life is shorter than we think. Cut the noise, do what matters, and spend time with those you love. Don’t wait to start. Hug more, scroll less. We may not control time, but we can choose how we spend it. Make today count.
technology
Tools aren’t the enemy, our intentions are. From capitalism to technology, it’s not the tools that shape our world, but how we use them. Let’s stop blaming what’s neutral and start taking responsibility for how we wield what’s in our hands.