The Kitchen Cabinet Painting Project
Much of the kitchen refresh was hinged around adding some new cabinetry with the ultimate goal of painting them all to be a uniform color. We had been living with a mixed set of colors having had …
The Kitchen Refresh Program
In my professional world, a Program is the superset of many related Projects. We even have the role of Program Manager to oversee the long term progress of a Program that can span multiple teams and …
The Silliness of Artificial Intelligence
Some random thoughts on AI, or more specifically the LLM implementation of AI:
The big tech companies are historically terrible at putting human beings first and constantly think they can outsmart …
Bringing a Bag of Pancakes Onto a Flight
If you are not familiar with Kyle Kinane, you must spend the full eight minutes listening to his story of a man bringing a bag of pancakes onto a flight.
Lean on Me
From Austin Kleon’s wonderful weekly newsletter, a link to his post, Lean on Me by Bill Withers. The quote within that resonates with me:
“I consider it to be the best American song …
Modern Masculinity
What is masculinity in the modern world? It is an interesting question as it leads to a lot of uncomfortable skepticism around your motivation. Am I implying men are victims in the feminist world …
Record Player Update
Recovery Challenge
I have been on a quest to build my running capabilities over the past 18 months. I finally succumbed to a second running injury, my left heal in the form of plantar fascitis. It is not fun and it is …
Tech Independence
This site and how it is hosted is inspired by Derek Sivers. I know of him from his book Anything You Want, which I highly recommend. He gives a very detailed set of instructions for breaking away from …
The 'Upstairs is Hot' Project
Every summer will be hotter than the last. This is likely due to global climate change and my failing memories. This early summer has already resulted in grumpy teens in their southern rooms. They sit …
The Godfather by Mario Puzo
I read part one of The Godfather, but decided to abandon the rest of the book. The movie portrays the book really well, in fact almost exactly. The dialogue is nearly word for word. I think it is a …
The Illusion of Self
Let us talk about that narrative in your head. The one where you have attributed bad intent by those around you. Everyone conspiring against you. Sorry, you are likely wrong and here is why: Eastern …
Thinking vs Doing
Back up to my early thirties and I was insufferable in many ways. Home projects were a dread. Being a self-described engineer, any problem I had to solve, I would think of the most efficient series of …
Apple's Augmented Reality
I’m disappointed Apple has gotten into the Augmented Reality business with the announcement of their Vision Pro device. What the world does not need is more digital infused glass dividing us …
Going to Bed Hungry
I am a calorie counter by necessity and have been doing so consistently for over three years and for the better part of ten years. If I don’t count calories, I have zero self control. It’s …
Here vs. There
Everyday I grow much more comfortable with here and think much less about there. Maybe it was the pandemic, or maybe it is my getting older. Here is full of rich detail. Squirrels fighting, birds …
I Never Make it Past Season One
When it comes to television shows (do we call them something else now?), I have picked up a few that I consistently hear positive reviews from people I know. Generally if a lot of people are talking …
Record & Speaker Stand Project
Now that I’ve committed to owning a record player, I needed a place to put it. This project had to be prioritized behind the ongoing kitchen refresh, but I was able to sneak it in here and …
Systems That Work, Now
I tend to systematize things. I like a process to be clear and decided in my brain so I can feel a sense of control in a chaotic world. This can be how I plan my goals, projects, and todo’s. …
Thinking Visually
The Spirited Man, also known as Van Neistat, posted a video last week on thinking visually that resonated with me. I don’t do well with the word stuff or hearing spoken instructions. I am …