Apparently, I’m Good at This

Apparently, I’m Good at This

I’m the President of a non-profit that promotes the use of natural slate. This is a position that nobody really wants because it involves a decent amount of work and, importantly, no payment. This is my fourth year leading the organization and I’d consider...
Using AI To Gamble

Using AI To Gamble

I lose money sports gambling. My sample size is over 11,000 bets and $383,000 wagered over the last eight years. I’m down about $17,000. Any idiot can tell you they’re up however much over the last week or month. I write to you from the truth. The Math On...
How Much Money is 9 Minutes Worth?

How Much Money is 9 Minutes Worth?

When I use GPS, I enter my destination and choose the fastest option. The idea of calculating a couple minutes vs. few bucks in tolls always felt petty and unnecessary. But this Friday was SO egregious that I had to reconsider. Driving home from Avalon, Google Maps...
Things I Think About: Factory Farming

Things I Think About: Factory Farming

Factory farming is wildly uncomfortable to think about, which is why most people avoid it entirely. After finishing A World Appears and listening to a podcast on the topic, this resurfaced as something I’ve been thinking about often. This post will not be a fan...
My Completely Fair Intelligence Test

My Completely Fair Intelligence Test

Anyone can get straight A’s by studying, but life is more than a test. The real world makes you apply practical knowledge to everyday situations without having all the answers. Fortunately for you, I’ve been around the block and can let you know when...
Canker Sores & Ivan Ilych

Canker Sores & Ivan Ilych

When I was 17, I thought canker sores were herpes. And even though I’d never kissed a girl, I thought I had herpes. Why did I think that? Because canker sores sucks. I’ve been plagued with canker sores for most of my life. When I hit a bad stretch, as I...