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All Advice Is Wrong

All Advice Is Wrong

All the advice you will come across in your life is only true to a point. There are always exceptions and reversals. Even to this piece of advice. Advice is knowledge; knowing when to apply it is wisdom you gain through time. Imagine it as a lens you can use

April 13, 2026 1 min read
Feature
AI: Radioactive

AI: Radioactive

The common reaction to the term radioactive is to think about the dangers of radioactivity and forget the benefits we get from safely harnessing it. If you want love on social media, dunk on AI. AI is less popular than ICE with only 25% of Americans having a positive view

April 11, 2026 4 min read
Adulting
International Women's Day

International Women's Day

I'm grateful for the women who've contributed to my life. Starting with my own mom, aunts, and teachers who taught me many lessons you can't learn in books. I've reported to women for more of my career than men and benefited from

March 8, 2026 1 min read
Critical Culture
A look at Project2029.me

A look at Project2029.me

The concept of responding to the implementation of Project 2025 with Project 2029 is wildly popular. From social media to local organizing, people understand we need a comprehensive response. Project2029.me is a grassroots, citizen-led effort to reclaim our democracy. They are not affiliated with or supported by any

February 10, 2026 20 min read
AI
AI 2026: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading

AI 2026: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading

Here is what we’ve got in store. Three Big Things from 2025 * Agents * MCP * Reasoning Models Current State of Play * Alphabet * Anthropic * Grok * OpenAI What’s Next * Interoperability * Personal Assistants * Devices Past: Three Big Things from 2025 Last year brought us some good and bad news in the AI

February 5, 2026 8 min read
Adulting
Crying While Male

Crying While Male

As seen on @Threads. Society tells men to "open up" and be vulnerable. Experience tells men that if they cry, they lose respect. Which side is right?

February 5, 2026 3 min read
Adulting
Lighting a Candle to Counter an ICE Storm

Lighting a Candle to Counter an ICE Storm

As a follow-up to It's Ok to Look Away I'm as guilty as the next person. I confuse spending too much time consuming the specifics of events as if I need to know more to respond. I tell myself that sharing information about current events

January 25, 2026 3 min read
Adulting
It's OK to Look Away

It's OK to Look Away

Taken too literally don't look away is bad advice. In the 21st century, we can see every incident from every angle. We're confronted with AI fakes and articles heavy on spin and light on nuance or balance. All of this is presented with a side of

January 24, 2026 2 min read
Adulting
Tales of the New Poor

Tales of the New Poor

This is relevant now because the United States is in for a major economic disruption. A lot of people are either going to be newly poor or poorer than they already are. That will knock us all down a peg or two. It's inevitable. It's likely

January 24, 2026 3 min read
Stuff
The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth Radio Hour

This recommendation is for people who like real stories told by real people. The Moth's mission is to promote the art and craft of storytelling and to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience. The Moth is a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling. Since 1997, The

January 20, 2026 2 min read
Adulting
Tender.Juicy.PorkChops

Tender.Juicy.PorkChops

Juicy, tender pork chops. I've only screwed this recipe up once.

January 18, 2026 2 min read
Stuff
Is Fabletics Legit?

Is Fabletics Legit?

Is Fabletics Legit? Yes. The quality is great for the price.

January 11, 2026 2 min read
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