I didn’t set out to build a four-tool AI workflow. It kind of… assembled itself through trial and error. Mostly error. After a few weeks of testing all four platforms […]
What the Heck is Agentic?
It’s everywhere. Job postings. Tech articles. LinkedIn thought leaders are doing their thing. Every other sentence has “agentic AI” in it, like everyone already knows what it means, and you’re […]
Meet the AIs: A Field Test Nobody Asked For
A few weeks ago I was told to “learn and use Anthropic.” I stared at that for a second. What is Anthropic? And what is Claude? Crap. Another AI tool. […]
When “Just One More Option” Stops Working
This app started simple. A few dropdowns.A few options.Nothing worth overthinking. Then came the classic pattern: “I’ll just add one more.” And to be fair—it was easy.Just hardcode another option […]
The Actual Weather
Ever wonder what the actual weather is? I don’t mean the vague, hand-wavy forecast you get from “The Weather Channel,” AccuWeather, WeatherBug, or whichever app currently owns your home screen. […]
Learning TypeScript
Recently, I saw an article that TypeScript is now #1 on GitHub! That is what I used for writing the Mensa Member Connection app. Last week, I had another technical […]
Releasing the Mensa App: Lessons from a Six-Week Sprint
The Mensa App is live and fully functional! After a six-week sprint, this lightweight networking platform is now in the hands of a small group of Mensa members across several […]
Kicking Off the Mensa Networking App: Choosing a Stack That Actually Makes Sense
When the Mensa networking app landed in my lap, the first thing I had to do was pick the stack. And honestly, none of this came from hype or “developer […]
Square Dancing and Unexpected Connections
Square dancing might seem like an unusual addition to a tech-heavy life, but it’s become one of my anchors. Every week — sometimes two or even three times — I […]
Ratatouille: Summer in a Pot
Cooking has always been more than just preparing food for me. Some recipes are quick fixes, and some are meditative journeys. This summer, I returned to one of my all-time […]