Coffee and Sleep

I’m a huge fan of coffee. And while I have been for many years, I didn’t develop a mild obsession until living in Colombia a few years ago. …

Predicting the Future

Historically speaking, it’s been fairly easy to predict what the future will look like. And the further back we go, the easier it is. Up until only a …

The Good Old Days

The American version of ‘The Office’ is known for a lot of things. Mostly witty comedy, one-liners, and a launch pad for a generation of incredible actors. Deep, …

AI and the News Problem

People lost their minds last year over a photo of the Pope in a white puffy jacket. Anyone who has spent any time playing with AI image generators …

Overthink

Decisions can be tough. Some feel as though options are infinite. The more outcomes that exist, the more we overthink. Sure, the outcomes of certain decisions weigh heavier …

Change of Scenery

I love working at coffee shops. I’m that guy — sitting at a corner table, laptop out, earbuds in, cappuccino at arms reach. But it’s not the coffee …

Patience

“What am I supposed to do, just sit around and wait?” We’ve all said this in one form or another. When you’ve reached that frustrating point of realization …

Control

We’re control junkies, every one of us. It’s hard-wired. Having control over things gives us a sense of power, a sense of safety and assurance. But as much …

Gentrification and the Blame Game

Gentrification is both a blessing and a curse. It breathes new life into otherwise forgotten neighbourhoods and revitalizes areas that were rundown and decrepit. Crime rates plummet, new …

Small Shift, Huge Benefit

At the start of 2024, I decided to write every day. Even if I only write 50 words of nonsense, the scattered shards of a shitty first draft, …