Building My Way Out

One engineer's honest attempt to build a life beyond employment, documented as it happens.

The ferry was full, so the weekend became coffee, boleros, and my wife across the table. Not the plan. Possibly better than the plan.

Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read

On Saturday my daughter got us good seats, center, not on the aisle, and I finally admitted what that has always been about.

Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min read

The second of a few pieces on where I come from. The first was "Trip to the Border,"

Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min read

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