Putting an End to 2020
2020 has meant different things to different people, but to me, it was the year I became financially independent, retired, and decided to move back to the Midwest. Unfortunately, for most Americans, it is a different…
You Like Jokes?
I think of myself as a funny person. I'm mostly successful being quick-witted and making mundane situations more interesting. I failed during an audition for an improv group in college and gave up my comedy career…
Sports Squares App
There is a common act of gambling that happens in offices every February. It's a simple game with no skill involved. You purchase one or more of 100 "squares" that are part of the event. Every…
Starting a Streak of Joy
Have you ever found out that you love something in your twenties? My parents encouraged me to play sports when I was a kid. My Dad went to college on a football scholarship and although we…
Why Aren’t Cars Talking To Traffic Lights?
Our phones and car know where we want to go. Why shouldn't the traffic lights know as well? Long gone are the days of "just going for a drive." If I'm in my car I have…
100 Grams of Protein
I don't have a great relationship with food. The first place I went after I learned to ride a bike (at age 12) was to a candy store. Nestle Crunch is such an underrated candy bar.…
Ghost Trainers
I'm ready for the future. I want an AR headset. Google Glass came out in 2014 and I thought the world was ready. We were not ready. My desire for an Augmented Reality headset I think…
But What *Should* I Do?
We now live in a world with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri, and whatever the fuck Samsung is trying to do... People get answers to their pointless questions as quickly as they want. Google can tell you…
Teeth. Who Needs ‘Em?
Think back to the last time you flossed your teeth. Did you get the glorious sensation of blood trickling in your mouth? Did you get excited about all the huge pieces of trail mix that flung…
Why We’re Moving Back to the Midwest
My wife and I moved to Colorado to run out a two-year non-compete 15 years ago. We love Colorado. Our kids were born and raised in Colorado. Our real estate has done very well in Colorado.…