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Resurrecting Family History in 90 Minutes: The Era of Personal Software
Technical

Resurrecting Family History in 90 Minutes: The Era of Personal Software

How I used Gemini CLI to turn a hacky weekend script into a full-featured family photo app in less time than it takes to watch a movie.

December 6, 2025
The Meat Ma'am Has Left the Building: Goodbye, K&W
Personal

The Meat Ma'am Has Left the Building: Goodbye, K&W

K&W Cafeteria closes after 88 years. A reflection on green jello, baked spaghetti, and the incredible success of a business that lasts nearly a century.

December 1, 2025
When AI Can't Save You: A Senior Engineer's Crisis
Technical

When AI Can't Save You: A Senior Engineer's Crisis

Experience doesn't immunize you from confusion. A look at how GenAI can amplify your ignorance just as fast as it amplifies your productivity.

December 1, 2025
It's Not the Model, It's the Context
Technical

It's Not the Model, It's the Context

Why upgrading to the latest frontier model won't fix your productivity if your context window is a chaotic mess.

November 27, 2025
Thankful for Hope, Home, and the Agentic Future
Personal

Thankful for Hope, Home, and the Agentic Future

Reflecting on security, family, and the privilege of working in Agentic AI during this pivotal moment of social change and technological breakthroughs.

November 27, 2025
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