Life

A new interest in crafting tangible objects has me making stuff for the house, and I love it.

25 years ago, the Smashing Pumpkins changed my world with Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

A short trip into the woods gives me plenty of excuses to play with my camera gear.

I endeavor to optimize space while adding to my rudimentary maker experience.

When isolation becomes a recommended daily activity, I dive head first into a new video game.

As career and life events meet at various crossroads, I hope to return to some of my passions.

Took the GoPro Max out for a OneWheel ride in February. Used the GoPro app to make this nifty video.

After a daydreamy guitar intro, Billy Corgan belts out the word Love, and a 25 year journey begins.

Adam Savage of Mythbusters discusses privilege using video game terms we can all understand.

I took my DJI Osmo Pocket for a nighttime walk in the wet streets of San Francisco.

Currently I'm experimenting in every aspect of life, including work, art, and diet.

Entering 2018, my goal is to share more and to offer at least something of value.

When we share a beloved song with a new partner, what happens when the relationship ends?

Life has been keeping me busy, but the result is new productivity and a bit of fun.

A recap of the books I read in 2016, from Harry Potter to Dune to Russian history.

We return to the land of Osten Ard with Tad Williams' newest novel, The Heart of What was Lost.

There were great moments in 2016, but there was also pain and sadness.

My "One Photo a Day" project wasn't entirely successful, but it produced some great shots.

2016 was a great year to be a Cubs fan.

I've been taking photos on my DSLR most of the year, chronicling color and heartbreak.

It's easy to focus our studies on famous historical figures, but let's not forget everyone else.

I spent many years watching the world through a window. It's a safe place, but I'm moving on.

A snippet: Life is a dance, and missteps early on can make us wallflowers the rest of our lives.

A third of the way into the year, the photo project is still going. That’s an accomplishment.

Preparing for a move, I boxed up my book collection, resulting in rather strong emotions.

2016 promises bigger and better achievements.

Links to all the books I read in 2015.

A new show set in Terry Brooks' Shannara series kicks off tonight on MTV. I'm excited.

The kid inside us gets to once more fall under that Star Wars spell with The Force Awakens.

What began with a midnight visit to a record store became decades of admiration and devotion.

Recalling the events of September 11, 2001 and how they impacted me. Never forget.

I was surprised by the pleasant experience of riding Amtrak from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI.

Remember every detail of your kids' world, if you can. You'll be glad you did.

My oldest daughter begins preschool next week, and I have mixed feelings.

A business is acquired and later shut down, closing an office filled with memories and people.

I like French Press coffee, but I hate the clean up.

Contemplating all the things our children learn when we're not present.

Explaining the mysteries of space to a curious three year old.

A request to my youngest daughter to one day appreciate the torment I endured. And a wish for sleep.

A favorite Robert Frost poem serves as a fitting tribute to the decision to become an at-home dad.

As an at-home parent, it can feel like we're constantly struggling to balance health and happiness.

Managing your career ambitions as a stay-at-home parent can be tricky.

My single friends think at-home parenting is the easiest job in the world. They are naive.