My blog

After the recent election, I’ve been thinking about what I believe will happen over the next four years of a Trump presidency. We (humans) are very good at rationalizing and updating beliefs post-hoc, usually in a way that paints ourselves in a positive light. “Yes, of course I knew that... [Read More]

What I’m playing Kaitlin, Aike and I played Trails at our weekly boardgame get-together. We like it more than Parks - similar theme and great art, but faster and more engaging. [Read More]

What I’m reading I finished Play Nice. A must-read if you are a fan of Blizzard games, and a great read if you have any interest in business of making video games. It’s a great look into how a company grows up (or doesn’t!) over 30 years. I’m always reading... [Read More]

What I’m reading Play Nice from Jason Schreier chronicles the history of Blizzard entertainment. I have a long history with Blizzard games (playing Warcraft II before I could read!) and so far it’s a great behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the company. [Read More]

Kaitlin’s office has a heat pump unit for both heating and cooling. It works alright, but during the winter it can take some time to heat up the space in the morning. With temperatures starting to drop, I got around to a project I’ve been meaning to take on for... [Read More]