Field Recordings
Offroading with Claude and n8n
Hooked Claude into n8n for real work: Slack to tickets, docs to summaries, URLs to “should I care?”. Some flows were gre...
đź’ Content Pillar
Reflections
Quiet thoughts, life lessons, and insights from the trail and everyday life. Personal growth observations shared without preaching — just honest reflections from someone figuring it out like everyone else.
"These aren't motivational speeches or life advice from someone who has it all figured out. They're genuine reflections from a regular person — sometimes things click, sometimes they don't."
What I Write About
• Lessons from outdoor experiences
• Work-life balance observations
• Parenting insights
• Personal growth moments
• Finding meaning in ordinary days
• Gratitude and perspective
The approach
Vulnerable without being heavy. Thoughtful without being preachy.
Recent Reflections
Reflections
The hotel rule for family visits
Using a simple rule—always get your own space for complex family visits—to stay sane, show up fully, and stop paying for...
Everyday Notes
A Small Moment at a Red Light
Saw a guy crossing the street on a motorized cart. Noticed him for a second, then realized how often I don’t notice peop...
Reflections
Realizing I’ve Built An AI System
Talking with a colleague made me realize I’ve accidentally built an AI system. What worked, what didn’t, and why the way...
Everyday Notes
Messing With AI On My Own Site
Playing with AI on the backend of this site: what it helped, what broke, and why I’ll keep using it anyway.
Everyday Notes
Late Afternoon Drive
Warm key in my hand, low radio hum, windows down — we move without aim and find each other in the quiet of a late-aftern...