Notes on books, software, jiu-jitsu, and raising kids.

Recent writing

• Feb 6, 2026

  Helping You Find Things to Do in Vacaville

  After 20+ years in Vacaville, I built a site so locals can actually find what's happening today, this weekend, and around town.

• Oct 9, 2025

  Simple and Sinister progress tracking with AI

  I kept getting hurt progressing by instinct, so now I track every Simple and Sinister session with Google Sheets, Garmin, and ChatGPT before adding weight.

• Nov 13, 2022

  Starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 43

  overweight, soft, 43 year old dad starts BJJ with two of his kids