Observation
9/11: 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years from a particular event is a long time, at least within the scope of the average human lifespan. Twenty-five years ago, one year felt like an eternity. Continue reading ...
Under Our Own Power
A few weeks ago, I was looking at a PC I helped build, sitting next to a PlayStation, and asked a friend’s son a pretty ordinary question. Continue reading ...
What Happens When a CVE Becomes a KEV?
Every week, I help put together Blumira Briefings, a short security news program aimed at IT departments and MSPs from Blumira. Continue reading ...
Headlines Disappear, Memories Remain
This morning felt like the first “normal” morning I’d had in about a week. Last Thursday night, I partially dislocated my hip. Urgent care managed to get it back into place, and I went home with a prescription for a muscle relaxer. Unfortunately, that medication triggered a small bout of serotonin syndrome. Continue reading ...
Sparks
We’ve all been asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer was easy – a pyrotechnician. Continue reading ...
Engineering Lessons from Tragedy
I worked on Wall Street during 9/11. In the years since, I’ve used historical tragedies to explain systems engineering, risk management, and operational discipline. Continue reading ...
Performance vs Capability
Why buy a Hummer when an Accord gets you there just the same? I’m not talking about off-roading; I’m talking about commuting. Continue reading ...
Bullshit as a Service
The modern keyboard warrior has evolved into something much worse, and all it took was access to free generative AI services - and no, this isn’t about AI-powered scams, it’s about poor judgment and getting lost in fantasy. Continue reading ...
Your Intensity Brings Meaning
“We’ve traded intensity for meaning.” I saw that line while scrolling LinkedIn between meetings yesterday, and it refused to let go. By the afternoon, I was repeating it in a meeting with an IT vendor who wanted help stabilizing a product that’s been mostly vibe-coded. Continue reading ...