2019

A look at the core beliefs that drive my decisions and actions, including why sharing information is vital and building tools matters.

Feeling uninspired? A look at two unexpected sources – a video game and a novel – that sparked new ideas and creative thinking.

Chess grandmasters' physical exertion during tournaments rivals elite athletes. Explore the surprising toll of high-level competition on the body.

A dead-simple, self-hosted CSP and Reporting API endpoint. Collect client-side errors and violations easily. Free to use and open source.

Two guys attempt to cook every recipe from Breath of the Wild in one day. Hilarity ensues as they struggle with bizarre ingredient combinations.

The Air Force wants hackers to try and hijack an orbiting satellite at Defcon. Is this a PR stunt or a genuine attempt to improve security?

Interesting things I found this week: a cool video game promoting exercise. A link and a photo/excerpt of text included.

Osaka ramen, Kyoto AirBnB, Nishiki Market explorations, and a Philosopher's Path stroll. Join the journey through Japan.

Automate deployments to GKE with Cron and Cloud Build! Learn how to grant Kubernetes API access and build a simple continuous delivery pipeline.

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka via bullet train! Plus: a quick visit with family, a relaxing massage, and an unforgettable tempura omakase experience.

Tokyo adventures conclude with delicious ramen, a Shiba Inu cafe visit (Shibes!), and a serene stroll through Meiji Jingu shrine before heading to Osaka.

Ginza styling with Hiro, Hello Kitty & Pokemon adventures, and a Kill Bill-famous sushi dinner. A day of modern culture and tasty discoveries.

Day two in Japan: Modern architecture, ethical ramen, and a memorable Shinjuku bar hopping tour with sake tasting and lemon sours.

First day in Japan! JFK to Tokyo, a comfy flight, and then straight to Tsukiji Market for all the seafood. Ginza shopping and shrine visits followed.

Fleabag, running for president, database design, financial advice, bike swarms, Nxivm, Kubernetes cost, and awesome podcasts. A few things making me happy.

The struggle is real: what to read after finishing a beloved book series? A peek into one reader's quest for the next great fantasy or sci-fi adventure.

A few things bringing joy: fascinating scam stories, Discord bot tinkering, Kubernetes experiments, Muji's hotel, and SRE interview insights. Plus, trains.

A few things making me happy: Apollo 11, Pyrex history, container ship tourism, cool hardware, media layoffs, field research, unboxing videos, GraphQL, D&D drama, and a cute dog.

A few good things: an interesting article about parties, a podcast interview about Hollywood, and a cool photo from Japan.

A few things bringing joy: Podcasts featuring the Flickr team, Umbrella Academy on Netflix, and the post-apocalyptic novel Station Eleven.

A few things making me happy right now: a podcast, a TV show, an interesting read, and a dog enjoying the snow.

Diving into the tech behind rebuilding my blog (again!). This time with Next.js, Apollo, and GraphQL. Exploring the backend with gqlgen and Go.

A look back at a chaotic 2018: writing a book, getting married, a new job, turning 30, and starting therapy. Plus, regrets and hard-won lessons.