Scars and Tears, Those Are My Warning Labels
Over the years I’ve picked up my share of scars. I have no desire to get rid of them; many of them are far better than any government-mandated warning labels. To name a few lessons: don’t attempt to catch falling knives, attempting to ride a dirt bike through a barbed...
Use It Or Lose It, There’s More At Stake Than Your Skill Set
Several years ago I wrote Use It or Lose It, acknowledging that my cooking ability had gone into decline when I was married. Just as I outsourced phone numbers to my smartphone, I outsourced cooking to my wife. And once you outsource something long enough, you lose...
A Modern Birdfeeder Project In Four Stages
Alpha, beta, proof of concept, production-ready—you’ve heard those terms thrown around in project development, but let’s be honest… most people treat them like corporate buzzword soup. Lucky for you, my current project is the perfect example, with just enough...
Lies, Truths and AI, How Can We Determine What’s Real?
Before I make a major purchase, I usually spend a lot of time studying reviews. It’s frustrating that you can’t trust them anymore. It’s become a real struggle to figure out which reviews are genuine and which are complete fabrications. Even when you...
A 3D Printer On Every Desk? It’s Not As Ridiculous As You Think
I’ve been fortunate to witness and take part in some truly groundbreaking innovations as they transitioned into mainstream use. One thing that’s remained remarkably consistent throughout all of it: management was almost never ready—and rarely grasped the full benefits...From the Doghouse -It’s all about them
A look at dogs having fun!
Short Stories
With posts like these, ever wonder what kind of fiction I would write?
