50 Sol orbits officially completed.

Time for the ponytail and convertible, though only one of those is remotely feasible. Anyone who knows me won’t need much imagination to determine which…


After a long battle with her health the past few years, my mother peacefully passed away today. Even though my heart is broken, I’m relieved her long fight is over. She was kept comfortable and cared for up to the very end.

Rest in peace, mum. Know that I am grateful and proud to be your son. ❤️


While visiting my mom today she reacted shocked—referring to my beard—saying, “Your hair came back!”, and that it looks great. Guess I’m keeping this thing now; a ringing endorsement if there ever was. Adding this moment to my memory bank…

This beard is officially certified Mother Approved™.

Black and white selfie of myself with shaved head, long ducktail beard, and a rare glimpse of me without my glasses on.

After a long battle with health issues the past few years, my mom has transitioned to end-of-life care. She’s had a long and rich life, and given her health, making it past her 90th birthday was a gift. It’s hard to say goodbye, but I’m grateful having the chance to do so.

I love you, mom. ❤️


iOS 18 public release.*

(The actual new iPhone event.)


Too soon?

A screen capture of my new subtitle “A concept of a blog”, graciously inspired by Donald Trump’s incessant but consistent brand of irreplaceable stupidity.

I have a concept of all my concepts.

That’s right, I went there.


Ch…ch…ch…ch…changes.


New Digs Incoming

The obligatory one where I wax poetic about moving my online home, such as any self-respecting geek does.

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“Got milk?”

Nope. Got beard, tho.

Selfie of me with my long ducktail-style beard. Thankfully my bed beard was finally coaxed out of existence after copious amounts of brushing, hoping, and blood sweat and tears. Wearing my specs and shaved head.