I have found simplicity to be a useful lens in life. Simplifying my stuff has provided freedom, remove unnecessary friction, while enabling me to pursue a meaningful life. The following is a complete list of everything I own. Making this list was inspired by zenhabit’s … “Gear 2025”
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Periodically I get asked questions about computing in the age before Linux, OSX, Microsoft Windows (NT based), Google, and Stack Overflow. I encourage people to look at historical systems that can inspire or teach important lessons. The following are sites which are preserving the past. … “Computing Memory Lane”
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Many of the ideas that drive today’s “innovations” trace their origins to the groundbreaking work done in the 1950s through the 1980s. Back then resources were scarse so people had to think and work harder than we do today. I strongly encourage people working on … “Classic Systems Papers”
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Summarizing what I have learned about “church” over the last forty five years is like trying to tame a hydra… as soon one head (topic) is addressed, two more pop up. This is my attempt to identify the most essential factors people should keep in mind … “Church Essentials”
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Even if your are the expert, it’s valuable to take the time to listen to others’ perspectives. Engaging in such discussions can lead to surprising insights or beneficial outcomes for the expert. There are two key reasons for this. First, what is considered common knowledge … “Five Minute Rule”
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My work has had me near the cutting edge of computing technology from 1978-2022. In 2022 I retired. I still follow current trends but I am not as involved in pushing things forward. I take a measured approach to technology. I don’t chase after everything … “Computing Technology I Use”
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I have been fortunate to have several people in my life who exemplify generosity and inspire me to follow in their footsteps. In the last year I have been challenged and encouraged by Glen Van Peski’s Take Less, Do More, a class on The Practice … “Generosity > Greed”
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I have always appreciated when people make a collection of tips, hints, or hacks which encapsulate lessons they have learned in short, pithy statements. I really enjoyed Kevin Kelly’s Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier. Glen Van Peski has numerous “Pro … “Travel Tips, Hints and Hacks”
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Wind can make it feel significantly colder than the measured air temperature. This is one of the reasons that an ultralight windshirt can seem to provide a significant amount of warmth. On a recent trip to Iceland we face nearly continuous strong winds which required … “Wind: estimating speed & chill”
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Take Less, Do More is a refreshing departure from the typical books about voluntary simplicity, ultralight backpacking, or minimalism. Rather than centering on our relationship with “stuff” the book focuses on how we engage the world around us influences our life. Many books in this … “Take Less, Do More”
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Deep truth transience the human ability systemize knowledge. God’s Spirit cannot be can’t be fully captured by human constructed theological assertions and orthodox creeds. I appreciate why people want to be sure their faith to rooted in the truth. Orthodox creeds provide comfort and a … “Love > Orthodoxy”
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Stanford’s Lifestyle Medicine first Healthy Aging 50+ Conference (Agenda, Videos) was held in Feb 2024 . I was encouraged to find that my understand of what leads to a fit and healthy life has a great deal of overlap with the material they presented. I … “Stanford’s Healthy Aging 50+ Conference”
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The following is an integration of material from Life Model Works and what I have learn while coaching and mentoring people since the 1980s. TL;DR Love is the Measure and Goal We were made by God to experience love in the context of relationships. A … “Model of Maturity”
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Many people make New Year’s resolutions. Within a few weeks the good intent disappears in the face of the realities of daily life. For millennia our wise elders have told us that forming habits is the most effective way to bring about change. the Bible, … “Eat the Frog”
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The optimal size of a group is first determined by the function of the group. A group will need the requisite skills, abilities, experience, and manpower to accomplish its goal. In addition to function, there are cognitive and social underpinnings which influence the optimal size … “Optimal Group Sizes”
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The following is my highly opinionated list of churches that I would recommend (or than are on my list to check out at some point). I have a separate post above how to find the right church for you. Silicon Valley Churches I have had … “Recommended Churches”
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There are numerous reasons why you might be looking for a church. You could be being a journey to explore the Christian faith. You might have recently moved, or maybe you are dissatisfied with the church you previously attended. Whatever the reason you are looking for … “How to Find the “Right” Church for You”
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Hamas, Palestinians, Israel, and the “West” Updated Sept 10, 2024 The satiric post Israeli, Palestinian officials commit to ensuring kids grow up hating one another underscores the current war between Hamas and Israel will have no winners, just losers. More civilians will be killed. Two … “Gaza”
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