With Ky going back to work tomorrow, the three of us took a much needed break to spend time together as a family. First off, we went hiking. It was magical to be able to put Occi in our hiking backpack and show her something that the two of us love; getting out into nature….

Occi’s grandparents are in town, which gives us some flexibility. We have taken full advantage. Or at least a decent amount. This evening, we were afforded the opportunity to not only go visit friends for a appertivo, but follow it up with a trip out for dinner. It was Japanese, which never disappoints. Date night…

I’m at the airport, waiting to fly back to Denver. The past two days in San Francisco have been great. Travelling for work isn’t always glamorous, and being away from Octavia and Ky is horrible. But we had a very productive 48 hours, I was able to see one of my best buds from Oxford,…

I fly off to SF tomorrow for two days. It’s a work trip, and hopefully will be quite productive. Last time I went, it was just for the day, and I only brought a backpack. With all my work gear, spare shirt, toiletries etc., it was almost bursting. This time, I am bringing a small…

One thing most parents dread is teaching their children to drive. Fortunately, we probably won’t have to. Seeing videos of the Waymos, Robotaxis, and Tesla’s full self driving cars is crazy. They’re already safer than a human, and will only keep improving. One person described driving three hours from SF to Tahoe and didn’t touch…

We bought a second hand Weber today for $80. Honestly, it might be one of the best deals I have ever found, and the burgers we grilled on it were juicy and delicious. Years ago when I was rowing, we spent so much time together talking trash (or “talking rot” as we called it), that…