My blog

I started the 2024-25 ski season yesterday with a lovely tour to a new area, the backcountry just out of bounds near Sugar Bowl resort. After parking at the Donner Summit information area around 9am, I began my climb up the ridge towards Mt Judah. Nice views of the resort... [Read More]

What I’m playing I brought Ethnos to the table at our weekly board game night and was reminded what a solid simple Euro this is. Need to play more! [Read More]

What I’m reading A sensitive period for texting. Neat perspective on technology use for children and something I cannot wait to try out when Rory is old enough. [Read More]

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]