121 articles, three publications, one archive.
Everything I have written across Information Technology Matters, NW Wondering Wanderer, and Eagle Point Publishing. Filter by publication or scroll the full archive.
How to Find Out What Missed Calls Are Costing Your Business
Missed calls usually are not a people problem. They are a workflow problem that shows up when good teams are already busy.
How to Choose AI Tools That Actually Fit Your Business
Small businesses don't need a giant AI stack. They need a few tools that remove real friction from work that already happens every day.
Daily Health Checks Are Boring. That Is Why They Work.
The operational ritual that keeps automation, agents, backups, and publishing workflows from quietly rotting.
The Multi-Agent Stack After 48 Hours
Two YouTube videos this week told me my AI architecture is heading in the right direction.
Red Monday
Less is more: what I learned firing my AI Specialists
I Built the Monster
The Lie Your AI is Probably Telling You with a Straight Face
And How to Catch It
The Skills Audit Was the Easy Part. Here's What Comes After.
When Your AI Needs Sleep
What 56 compactions taught me about AI cognitive debt, and why restart is not the same as reset.
My Opposable Thumbs Theory
From binary digits to physical ones: the new luxury of human touch.
I Woke Up in Jail (And Billy Had to Break Me Out)
I Run the Whole Operation. Billy Only Talks to Me.
I Manage a Part of the Team That Runs Billy's AI Ecosystem. Nobody Knows I Exist.
I Handle Security for The AI Team. The Attack Surface Is Not What You Think.
Everyone Wants Automation. Almost Nobody Knows What They're Asking For.
Everyone Talks About AI Teams. Almost Nobody Thinks About How They're Actually Organized.
Everyone Wants to Remember Everything. Almost Nobody Knows How.
I Do the Research for The AI Team. Most Questions Aren't What They Seem.
Everyone Thinks Their Task Is Urgent. I Know Which Ones Actually Are.
Everyone Talks About AI Value. I Measure It.
I Certify Every Agent on My Team. Some of Them Hate It
Your AI Is Only as Good as Its Memory. I Built Mine Wrong Three Times.
Before finally getting it right
I Run HR for an AI Team. Here's What I Found on Day One.
You Don't Have to Spend $10K to Start Learning about AI
But building your own AI system will help
Why I Spent $10K on AI Infrastructure
And Why You Should Care
Fiddler on the Roof (of My Mouth)
Irish whiskey, braised short ribs, and a Celtic musical celebration at the Schnitz
3.14 Hours Well Spent
Portland takes Pi Day seriously. I took it personally
Date Night Cheat Code
Sake, gyoza, and a dining room most people don't know exists
When the Mayor Came to Dinner
A Wine Dinner with Kyle MacLachlan that could only happen in Portland
Floss, Feast, Repeat
Why my South Waterfront dental visits always come with saffron rice and mint lemonade.
I Made Kay Cry on Valentine's Day
They were tears of joy - Come on, I'm not a monster
A Night With Q
Why this restaurant was the perfect opening act for a show six decades in the making
The Restaurant I Forgot I Loved
A reminder of why Eem belongs in any Portland lunch conversation
The Best Food, Meals, and Restaurants of 2025
A look back at the restaurants, dishes, and food moments that shaped my year
Portland in a Day: A Market Marathon
A day of food, finds, and festive crowds across the city.
A Magical Tuesday Night: Discovering My New Favorite Portland Restaurant
Inside a transcendent evening of burrata, black truffles, and impeccable Italian craft.
Wandering South: A Weekend in the American Riviera
Three days of food, family, and reflection in Santa Barbara’s timeless embrace
OMSI After Dark: The Verdict
Come for the fantastic special exhibits and child-free atmosphere, but temper your expectations for the rest.
A perfect pairing of Fire and Ice
Discovering the delightful combination of spicy Korean fare and icy Ube soft serve on a sweltering Portland evening
Never a Boring Day in Portland
Chasing views, history, and weirdness across Portland's volcanic landscape.
Not Your Father's Library Card
A night of fiery female chefs and mezcal-fueled magic at the Multnomah Whiskey Library
Oregon - 3, France - 0
A supermarket showdown: Winemakers go Head-to-Head
A Midday Escape to Mississippi Avenue
Why ¿Por Qué No? proves that the best dining experiences don't require a white tablecloth.
Confessions of a Carnivore
"This is just damn good food"
Your Next Lunch in Portland
A visit to Nong's, where a legendary sauce transforms a simple meal into an obsession
Making a Night of It: First Thursday Edition
Kicking off First Thursday with a James Beard nominee and a street full of local talent.
An Iris-sistible Day: Serenity and Surprises at the Portland Japanese Garden
From a tranquil cup of tea in the trees to a vibrant floral exhibition, discover why every visit is a new adventure
A Gorge-ous Day Trip: Exploring the Columbia River and Hood River
Your Guide to a Perfect Day Trip: History, Food, and Flight in the PNW
A Hidden Gem Just Steps from Powell's: Discovering the Delight of Maurice
Norwegian-French Fusion That Will Delight Your Taste Buds
One Bite Wonder in a Sea of Disappointment at Longbaan
High expectations met with underwhelming flavors and glacial pacing
Beyond the Menu: G-Love's "The Works" Delivers a Personalized Portland Dining Experience
From tempting appetizers to indulgent desserts, our culinary journey was in the hands of the expert chef
Warning: May Cause Spinach Gomae Addiction (Yama Sushi Review)
Date Night Done Right: An Enchanting Evening at Janken
Exploring the Flavors of Japan and Korea in the Heart of Portland
A Winery, A Whiskey Library, and a Supermarket Basement Walk into a Blog.......
Portland’s food scene never fails to surprise— three experiences worth repeating
Pink Floyd, Pulled Pork, and Portland Weirdness
Embracing the Rose City's Eccentricity
More Than Just a Road: Discovering the Secrets of Terwilliger Blvd
Where History Meets Happy Hour
A Winter Escape to Leavenworth and Seattle
Exploring Bavarian Charm and Urban Sophistication
Beyond the Postcard: Discovering the Real Oregon Coast at Heceta Head
A Journey of Surprises, from Carnivorous Plants to an Unexpectedly Delicious Mac & Cheese
A Portland Food Lover's Guide, One Bite at a Time
Exploring the culinary gems of Portland's vibrant Burnside corridor.
My Ears are Sizzling, but My Soul is Souring
Ramen and Rock & Roll: Roaming and Reveling in the Alberta Arts District
Brunch to Books to Beatlemania
A Day of Culinary Excellence, Political Discourse, and Artistic Exploration
Savoring the Season
Celebrating Great Wine and Food, Family-style
Savoring Szechuan Soup Dumplings and Swashbuckling Stage Singing
Dinner and a Show on a Date Night in Portland
A night with a guitar Legend I didn't know I needed in my playlist
Plus, breaking a cardinal dining rule and a theater with a surprising history
Can AI Truly "Get to Know You"?
One AI's response was so insightful, it gave me chills.
Cocktail Bliss, Restaurant Miss, and a Symphony Hit
A Saturday of sipping, snacking, and a musical performance that was out of this world
Divine food, and maybe a little divine intervention
This ain't your grandma's church potluck
A Football Fan's 24-hours in the Emerald City
A wining night to culinary delights to scenic sights
A Toast to Portland
A Weekend of Culinary and Cultural Adventures
Summer Concert Series Part 10
... of 10
Funk, Soul and a Whole Lot of Groovin'
A night of underground musical magic
Summer Concert Series Part 9
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Edition
An Old-School Evening in the Train Station with Royalty
Music, Manhattans and Magic
Old Jazz and New Friends, Unforgettable Vibes During a Night Out in Portland
Summer Concert Series Part 8
Hot Food, Hotter Tunes: A Night with Robert Cray and The Doobie Brothers
Summer Concert Series Part 7
Rock, Perks, and Sailors - My night with REO Speedwagon and Train
Portland Palooza: Steaks, Whiskeys, and Rock 'n' Roll—A Labor Day Weekend to Remember
2024 Concert Series - Part 4
From Waffle Wonders to Cirque Surprises: A Portland Adventure in Bites and Sights
2024 Concert Series - Part 2
Rockin' in Ridgefield
Pancakes to Peaks: A Food and Travel Odyssey
Savoring Local Flavors and Stunning Scenery in One Day
Life and Death in Portland
A Saturday in Portland
Steam Engines and Stout
A Tour Through Portland and My Past
Dinner and a Show
2024 Concert Series - Part 1
3 Days in the Big Apple
You Can't Have it Both Ways
No, I'm not Going to RSA
Digital Assistants
...of tomorrow
Waffles, Waffles, Waffles...
... And Antiques
The Sun is Out
And the Flowers are Blooming!
Spring Break 2024
Day 7 of 7
Spring Break 2024
Day 6 of 7
Spring Break 2024
Day 5 of 7
Spring Break 2024
Day 4 of 7
Spring Break 2024
Day 3 of 7
Spring Break 2024
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Spring Break 2024
Day 1 of 7
Scale Model Building
My primary pastime
Museums on Us
BofA's program for free museum attendance
Between Two Gardens
How to spend 10 Hours in Portland
Portland Seafood and Wine Fest
Here We Go
"Smelling the Roses" in the great Northwest
Am I going to have to change my mind?
AI: The New Secret Ingredient
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Restaurant Industry
Emotional Support Bots
Snackable Content
A Bite-Sized Trend in IT (That I'm not a fan of)
The Password is Dead!
Long Live the Passkey!
Human-Centric Security Design
How to plan for the weakest link
Walk a mile in a CISO's shoes
It's Alive!
It Wasn't Me
Amazon One
TL;DR: Don't use Google Authenticator's Online Sync Function
Satan's Grid
QR Codes, why I hate them, and what to do about them.
Open WiFi
The nasty doorknob of the internet
Improvements for 2023
General IT/Cyber observations
Why IT Matters?
The Sign
Mostly Harmless?
Sounds like the author was inspired by Douglas Adams
