What a difference it makes to reduce smartphone and social media use. It’s been a couple of weeks since I decided not to take my phone with me when I go to the bathroom, and whoa! my reading time has increased a lot. It’s also true that avoiding
I have been using GitHub Copilot, mainly with GPT-5 and VS Code. It works well, but I think Cursor.ai does a better job at integrating chat responses and agentic functionality. Since you can use the same models, the difference lies in the integration with the code editor. What’s
A New (Old) Tool I bought a typewriter. It’s a bright red Hermes Baby with a Spanish key layout and a cursive font. It’s quite rare, and I’m very happy I found it. I’ve been wanting to get a typewriter with Spanish keys—I need the
Two weeks, two books. All it took was leaving my phone charging across the room. Instead of scrolling first thing in the morning to “catch up,” I picked up a book. The urge to check what was “new” or to make sure I was “informed” was strong at first, but
Tu tiempo es finito, pero tu feed es infinito
Why choosing a simple life is enriching, not limiting.
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,
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? 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
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
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
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
Is It the Best Choice for Writers Now?
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.
healthy life
Growth rarely happens in comfort. From personal moves to walking El Camino de Santiago, this reflection explores how discomfort shapes resilience, strength, and memorable experiences, and why seeking it intentionally can transform our lives.
vibe-coding
I just wanted to write and code—no vibe coding, no ghostwriting AI. As tools get smarter, I find myself fighting to stay in control, to keep the process human, imperfect, and mine.
minimalism
Feeling overwhelmed by constant news and digital noise? I’m shifting toward a simpler, more intentional life, fewer screens, single-purpose gadgets, and mindful walks without content. It’s not about tuning out completely but choosing where my attention goes.