October 2025

I have this VHS video cassette, Creepy Classics, a humorously presented series of classic horror and sci-fi film trailers hosted by Vincent Price. It included a trivia card to test your knowledge of what was presented, so I've included a photo of it below. Enjoy! 🎃

In today's "always-on" work culture, there's a fine line between being responsive and being perpetually distracted. I'm in countless chats and channels, and I need to be aware of what's happening. But I also need to protect my focus. This led me to develop a system I call "digital omnipresence"—a way to be present everywhere without letting every message hijack my attention.

It's a method that allows me to be "in the loop" on everything, but only interrupted by the things that truly matter.

As a long-time Android user, I’ve been with the platform since the heady days of the G1. My spouse and I have been happy Google Fi subscribers for ages, largely thanks to its unbeatable international travel perks. For years, Google Assistant was the bedrock of our smart home, seamlessly weaving itself into our daily routines. We had our quirky, personalized commands: a simple "Open Joe's Bistro!" would bathe the kitchen and living room in a warm, inviting glow, while "It's movie night!" transformed the room into a cozy, indigo-lit cinema.