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Claude Code: My Sensei
AI

Claude Code: My Sensei

I'm going to Japan in 2 months. Instead of paying for another app, I built a Japanese learning plugin for Claude Code and used it to learn conversational Japanese for free — using Claude Pro I already pay for.

My visit to Valledolmo, Sicily
Travel

My visit to Valledolmo, Sicily

I had the incredible opportunity to explore a town in Sicily where my ancestors once resided and engage with the local officials.

Gardening: Year 1
Gardening

Gardening: Year 1

Our first foray into outdoor plants, flowers, and herbs in Chicago.

March 2020: What I'm Doing
Pandemic

March 2020: What I'm Doing

March 2020: What I'm Doing

SimpleGeo, here I come
Career

SimpleGeo, here I come

Announcing my move from Ning to SimpleGeo to help build the new San Francisco office.

Hello Ning!
Career

Hello Ning!

Starting at Ning in Palo Alto, learning Git, and commuting via Caltrain.

Farewell CNET
Career

Farewell CNET

Looking back on my two years at CNET/BNET before moving on to the next chapter.

My personal connection with Les Paul
Music

My personal connection with Les Paul

How registering lespaul.com as a kid led to a cease and desist—and a Black Beauty guitar.

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Resolutions

In 2009, I resolve to…

A set of resolutions for the new year, from health and patience to cooking more and strengthening BNET.