Adulting - 21st Century Adulting

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

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?

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

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

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

Tender.Juicy.PorkChops

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

Better Health Level 1 is the Hardest, Here’s Your Cheat Code

When I was a kid you had to pay to buy a book with cheat codes. This one is free. 2-3 minutes is all you need.

Awareness Is The Beginning

Seeing things as they are is a superpower. It enables us to make the most of our situation and transform it to make our lives better.

Time To Make the Most of Time

Time is all we got and it's not a lot. Let's talk about how to warp it in your favor. Not in terms of productivity, but in terms of a positive experience of living.

This Is Not About Death, It's About Life

It's about both. They are inseparable. I’m here to leave you with some perspective that may help you prepare for your inevitable transformation, in no small part by living a more fulfilling life.

From Confucius to Computers: The Logic of Cooperation

What does an ancient Chinese philosopher have in common with a modern computer simulation? And what do they both have to do with the core commandments of the world’s great religions?

A Review of the DSA Program