This week my RSS reader was filled with news coming out of the FCC. Are they spurring a new wave of broadcast media consolidation? Is the Universal Service Fund (USF) no longer needed in the age of Starlink? Disney also announced all commercial spots for the 2027 Super Bowl have been sold. So, grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and join me for a quick weekend read. ...
September is coming fast, and if you have lingering summer goals, you better have a plan. In our house, lingering isn’t really in the cards anyway. Our to-do list is always stacked. This summer has been no different. We have a list of large projects and commitments we want to accomplish. They’re not all getting done, and we know that. There’s a corner of our backyard near the shed that’s currently just dirt. We have visions of turning it into a real gathering space with outdoor furniture and a mounted outdoor TV. Inside, we’re taking over a corner fireplace project abandoned by a contractor, choosing to finish the work ourselves rather than chase down someone else willing to take on a small job. ...
Technology is advancing the production process, moving faster than ever. The media landscape is shifting as politics and business models challenge every aspect of our world. As professionals we must strive to stay current from content and engineering perspectives. Every other week, I gather articles that catch my eye, intrigue, inspire, or just feel relevant to our world. The goal is simply to share what I’m reading and learn from our great colleagues throughout the industry. ...
Sometimes your runner’s high gets interrupted. Life telling you to check your ego. The day is not complete. Sitting in the parking lot after an evening run, the sun has already set, when a stranger gets my attention seeking help with a flat tire. A woman in need, I help. Yet, there’s an unchristian hesitation. The situation will evolve, weakness creeps in. What am I getting myself into? Mission creep is the rusted spare tire that won’t lodge free from the underside of the vehicle. Trying to figure out the Rube Goldberg system the car manufacturer used to mount and store the tire and jacks. Then the lug nuts, which I convinced myself must be welded on. ...
April 2025: 69.2 miles. April 2026: 20.6 miles. The rebuilding phase fights you every day. Poor routines hold their grip. The memory of half marathon races taunts. 3-mile base runs hurt more than they should. One mile at a time is the only way out. It is time to dig.
We often think of “help” as someone standing next to us while the work is happening. But the most generous help is often performed in an empty room, days before the curtain rises. It’s the work that ensures the person following behind doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel. If you have to “figure it out” on the fly, you are spending your creative energy on survival. When a friend pre-programs the logic, they aren’t just doing technical work. They are giving you the gift of bandwidth. ...
We are on family vacation this week. Temperatures hit the 40s today, so we skipped the slopes to avoid the “mashed potato” snow and headed to the Alton Bay Seaplane Base (B18). In the winter, this is better known simply as the Ice Runway. Located on Lake Winnipesaukee, this is the only FAA-approved ice runway in the lower 48 states. It is having a banner year thanks to an early winter and consistent cold. The runway has already surpassed the previous season record of 764 landings. ...
After years on WordPress, I’m transitioning my digital journal to a more local, file-based system. Why the Change? Ownership: My notes stay in my vault. Speed: Next.js and Docker on my Contabo VPS are lightning fast. Focus: Writing in Obsidian allows for deep thinking without the clutter of a CMS dashboard. Technology & Learning This blog isn’t just a place for updates; it’s a project in itself. Learning to containerize this with Docker has been a great Sunday exercise.
Garmin recommended long run today, 1hr 10min. Temps in the high 20s, felt comfortable. Enjoyed the frost cover and the thin coating of ice on the Blackstone Canal.
Ran a snow covered Blackstone Bike Path this morning. I love the muffled sound after a snowfall. Just cold air, quiet surroundings, and the crunch of the snow.