Engineer, builder, optimist, and all-around curious guy
A running field notebook of the projects I'm building, the areas I'm tending to, and the subjects I keep returning to. Welcome in — glad you are here.
What I'm tending to this week
I was recently appointed to the Millis Finance Committee. I'm excited to serve. I've begun demolition on the upstairs hallway for the renovation. Major progress is coming soon on my journal project.
Things I'm building right now
Custom Writing Journal
After trying to find the perfect journal, and failing, I decided to create my own. It’s a nice departure from my more engineering-focused work.
Primary Suite Renovation
It's time to upgrade the family manse. I want our house to be a better reflection of us. I've got big ideas, a small budget, and little time. What could go wrong?
The long throughlines
On the desk right now
Basic Drawing
I've always wanted to be able to better convey an idea visually or to capture something I see and want to remember. Even more than that, I think drawing is just as much about learning to see as it is learning to draw.
Elixir Programming Language
Every decade, or so, I find my primary programming language changing. It's happening again and it looks like Elixir is what's next. It's a compelling language that has a lot of synergy with my interests and the work I'd like to do.
LLMs & Agents
Not a day goes by without a new announcement about AI. These announcements are dominated by advances in LLMs and agentic AI systems.
Modern Greek
My wife is Greek and I've fallen in love with the country. We spend a lot of time there and I'd like to speak the language. Plus, I'm making good on an old promise.