Bytes to Bylines - My Unwritten Journey from Tech to Text
During interviews for podcasts or panels, I’m often asked what I’d do if I weren’t in tech. While I playfully consider taking up farming, the true answer is ...
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From Chunky Palmtops to Pocket-Sized Powerhouses
The 1990s was when small computers began their march towards becoming the sleek tech companions we know today. Picture this:
Measure Twice, Cut Once Trades Scholarship
Alicia Schmidt and I are proud to announce the “Measure Twice, Cut Once Trades Scholarship,” which is two $2,500 awards to those in Arenac County pursuing vo...
Beyond Will and Worry - Finding Schopenhauer in a Child’s Smile
I was on the road longer than I had hoped this trip, flipping through old photos alone in a hotel. As one does when you are lonely and philosophical, you thi...
Slingbox, Cordcutting, and where we are today
For most of my adult life, I have been on the road travelling. Some years, it was mostly CONUS; other times, it was extensively OCONUS, but I found my old Sl...
ChatGPT and the Electric Bill Whisperer - How to Upload Your Bills and Watch Tariff Magic Happen
I will do a little experiment and let ChatGPT also write this blog post. I have made minor edits to ensure it aligns with the screenshots, but this is not me!
The Quest for Efficiency - Unveiling Hidden Energy Secrets with a Dash of IR
In our household, energy is more than just a utility; it’s a way of life. We’ve gone to great lengths to optimize our home, employing a symphony of solar pan...
Using AI to Speak Portuguese and French - A Lesson in Online Skepticism
Have you ever watched a video and thought, “Is this even real?” In today’s age of digital manipulation, discerning the real from the fake has become an intri...
Comparing the US to EU on Grid Security
I am fortunate to have exposure to work on grid policy and implementation in both the US and European Union. The duality of those two worlds colliding helps ...
Grid Security…It is complicated
The current landscape of security approaches within Utility and ISO Programs is reminiscent of the early DITSCAP, DIACAP, and Rainbow Series progression of t...