Happy 41st birthday to me

Celebrating 41 years with gratitude for family, community, and finding fulfillment as a husband, dad, homeowner, teacher, and entrepreneur.

A few things I learned from watching Einstein

Reflections on Albert Einstein's complex personality and life lessons from watching the Genius series about his personal and professional struggles.

Why are some communities in Contra Costa County unincorporated?

Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.

Data transformation >> data extraction

Why data transformation creates more market value than extraction in the ETL framework, using MightySignal and AppMonsta as case studies.

An exploration of deep exhaustion

Reflecting on why extreme endurance cycling challenges like the Belgian Waffle Ride push physical and mental limits through deep exhaustion.

1994: A year in music

Reflecting on being twelve years old in 1994 and how the thirty-year distance to that pivotal music year feels different now than it did then.

Knocking your NOx off

Exploring new Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations requiring zero NOx standards for heating appliances to reduce pollution and protect public health.

Mobile homes are a piece of the housing puzzle

Making the YIMBY case for mobile homes as part of California's housing solution, covering affordability, ownership, flexibility, and environmental benefits.