Rich and Yet Poor
Jason Kottke is a fabulous writer, and this observation from his recent article about traveling in Asia reflects my own experience: America is a rich country that feels like a…
The Other Side of the Park
A sizable rail yard sits on the margins of our neighborhood. I like to occasionally walk over and see what's there.
Isle of Man Phone Box
Brilliant marketing. It makes me want to visit the Isle of Man.
Visit Portugal
tldr; version: Portugal is a great off-season destination with mild weather and few crowds, particularly in Algarve where the beaches are full of people during summer. The landscape, history, art…
Thoughts on the Dexcom Share Outage
Some background for those wondering "what's a Dexcom?" and "why should I care about a 'Share' outage?": Dexcom manufactures a popular continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, that allows people with…
I’m the Type
Earlier this year I collaborated with JDRF to create a video that highlights the type of people who ride and fundraise to support research into treating, preventing and curing type…
Unfinished business
More than 30 years ago I was a pilot. I held a private pilot license and flew gliders, with most of my 125+ flights in the Schweizer 2-33, Schleicher Ka-8,…
