Bittersweet

The changing of seasons this time of year is always bittersweet. This year it is especially true. This summer has been one of the busiest in recent years, …

Snacks

Today I inadvertently ruined Rice Krispie squares for a bunch of people at my work. I had an idea a while back to make the famous snack using …

Going Nuclear

Our demand for energy is increasing astronomically. Nuclear power is both efficient and cheap. And it may be the only way to keep up while simultaneously cutting off …

Trust

Last night my wife and I were reminiscing about old concerts and how absolutely trusting we were of complete strangers. Crowd surfing is a ridiculous concept. It’s an …

Road Trip

I don’t travel quickly. I like to take things slow. This is why the last couple of days were so foreign to me. A couple of months back, …

Cringe

We all do stupid shit. We say silly things, do awkward things, stammer our words on a first encounter and generally make all kinds of low-key human errors …

Just Start

One of the greatest productivity tips I’ve ever learned is just to start. Whatever daunting task lies ahead of you, the hardest part is getting started. So start. …

Baking

I’ve never been much of a baker. Outside of culinary school, I’ve done very little. Aside from a handful of simple sweets like cookies, brownies, and a handful …

Retire

I’m quite particular when it comes to travel backpacks. There has to be just the right number of pockets, they need to be placed just right — a …

Hedging Personality

It’s easy to become attached to what we do; to let it become who we are. In most cases, this manifests as our job title. “I am an …