Category: General

  • In September 2026, for my 57th birthday, I decided to travel to Churchill, Manitoba. My goal was to try to check off as many boxes as possible, maximizing for new experiences. Specifically, I wanted to: As it turns out, September in Churchill is the only month in which it is possible to do all these…

  • Hiring Carli: My 6-month journey towards a useful AI Assistant

    Way back in January 2026, I started writing a post that I did not finish and did not post. I was evaluating several AI assistants, including the very hot Clawdbot Moltbot OpenClaw. This post describes that evaluation, my decision to go with OpenClaw, my issues with it, and my eventual transition to Hermes. Searching for…

  • After 30 years in the analytics industry, the last 10 of which have been in cybersecurity and AI, I am retiring (!) to spend time with my family and take a break from building cybersecurity analytical solutions. I am incredibly humbled to have been part of, and profoundly proud of, what my team has built…