I’ve been keeping something like a public journal since maybe 1996. There is no real pattern to when I write something: I write whenever I feel like I have something to say that somebody might find interesting.
The audience I have in mind when I write is usually:
- People living in the future (my descendants)
- People alive right now who need help with something I know a lot about
- Friends and family
Main topics I write about include:
- Technology and Computing
- hands-on projects, software development, in-depth discussions on operating systems, network configurations, cybersecurity, and the societal impact of technology.
- Music & Musical Instruments
- learning music, musical instrument design and construction, and maintenance of musical instruments; with a heavy emphasis on Irish traditional music like Uilleann bagpipes, flutes, and whistles.
- Travel & Sustainability
- business and personal travel, how to pack light, and my efforts to reduce carbon emissions through taking trains whenever I can.
- In-Depth Analysis & Investigations
- Applying my knowledge and skills to analysis of various topics and events, including the CLRG cheating scandal.
- Old TV shows
- I have an on-again, off-again history of summarizing episodes of Doctor Who and The Love Boat.
I try to avoid politics and other headline-type issues, although I’m happy to dive into hot-button issues where I can provide expert analysis. Otherwise, this is mostly hobbies and idle thoughts.