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Essays on AI engineering, deep dives on building products, and notes for engineers. Thoughtful technical writing.

On Creation: Knowing, Forgetting, and the Leap Into the New

Exploring the paradoxical discipline of creativity: mastering what exists while having the courage to forget and imagine what could be

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Two Weeks, Four Time Zones, One Train Seat: My Cross-Country Amtrak Adventure

The epic journey that taught me about America, humanity, and myself, and why I could never do it again in my thirties

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I Turned My Office Into a Camera Obscura

What I learned about optics, aperture size, diffraction, and exposure from turning my office into a giant pinhole camera

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California Wedding Season: When All Your Friends Get Married at Once

Reflections on that unique phase of life when your calendar fills with wedding invitations and love is literally in the air

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Extension Tubes: Transforming Any Lens Into a Macro Powerhouse

A deep dive into the physics and mathematics of extension tubes, exploring how simple spacers can unlock macro photography capabilities in any lens

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Faultlines Live: When Music Meets Raw Energy

Capturing the intimate performance of Faultlines, where folksy melodies and rich harmonies create pure musical magic

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Steel and Glass: Exploring Chicago's Architectural DNA

A photographic journey through Chicago's iconic architecture, from historic facades to modern skyline giants

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