The last 10 years (2015-2025) has been the most difficult and stressful decade of my life.
Tag: opinion
I Do Not Consent
It should go without saying (but I’ll say it anyway) that I am very, very, very much not happy with the direction my country is going as of late.
Behind the Wheel: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Recently when my car (a 2014 GLK 250) was in the shop having its windshield replaced, I was given a loaner car which happened to be something I’d wanted to get behind the wheel of for a while now: a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. I was interested in the GLB because it was basically the… Continue reading Behind the Wheel: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Mastodon – Almost, but Not Quite
I really wanted to like Mastodon – but unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be using it, and I’ll tell you why. If you’re not familiar, here’s the quick version of “what is Mastodon?” Mastodon is a decentralized social network, built upon the ActivityPub protocol and the idea of a “Fediverse.” Instead of there being one… Continue reading Mastodon – Almost, but Not Quite
Technology, Optimism, and the Future
The idealistic dream of “technology for good” gives way to the realization that technology – like anything – is just a tool, and can be used for good or ill.