Observation
Headlines Disappear, Memories Remain
This morning felt like the first “normal” morning I’d had in about a week. Last Thursday night, I partially dislocated my hip. Urgent care managed to get it back into place, and I went home with a prescription for a muscle relaxer. Unfortunately, that medication triggered a small bout of serotonin syndrome. Continue reading ...
Sparks
We’ve all been asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer was easy – a pyrotechnician. Continue reading ...
Engineering Lessons from Tragedy
I worked on Wall Street during 9/11. In the years since, I’ve used historical tragedies to explain systems engineering, risk management, and operational discipline. Continue reading ...
Performance vs Capability
Why buy a Hummer when an Accord gets you there just the same? I’m not talking about off-roading; I’m talking about commuting. Continue reading ...
Bullshit as a Service
The modern keyboard warrior has evolved into something much worse, and all it took was access to free generative AI services - and no, this isn’t about AI-powered scams, it’s about poor judgment and getting lost in fantasy. Continue reading ...
Your Intensity Brings Meaning
“We’ve traded intensity for meaning.” I saw that line while scrolling LinkedIn between meetings yesterday, and it refused to let go. By the afternoon, I was repeating it in a meeting with an IT vendor who wanted help stabilizing a product that’s been mostly vibe-coded. Continue reading ...