Note added 2 August 2019 Two years ago I published this rather long post describing my experience in the OMSCS program at Georgia Tech. As …
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Why thinking big is better
Good books are like old friends. You've known them for a while. They're familiar. The more time you spend together, the more you share …
Actually be vulnerable
More people are starting to recognize that vulnerability is a good thing. That's great! But I often see a misunderstanding of what …
Practicing your shot isn’t enough
He shot his shot joined the pantheon of sports metaphors and pop culture memes only recently. But the idea of taking your shot at …
Lessons from the Schultz backlash
An important part of the Schultz backlash this week comes from many people believing it's better to judge a country by how well it takes …
How to be a multipotentialite
For a long time I felt like something was wrong with me. Really wrong. I've heard so many people talk about the importance of …
Why we have to remember past setbacks
As I mentioned recently, I'm a frequent reader and occasional contributor on the Ask Historians subreddit. Earlier this month, a history …
Why geography and history matter
I'm interested in what geography and history can tell us about where we are today. This year I'm running for city council in …
Thanksgiving week note
A quick update for Thanksgiving week. Since my last post, the rainy season has come to the Oregon coast, as expected. I can not …