Balancing Your Financial Future: Income, Mortgages, and Goals

A person calmly juggling several financial icons: a house

Building a solid financial future often feels like juggling. For many of us, it involves managing a good income, paying down a mortgage, making smart investments, and planning for bigger goals like a future home purchase. It’s a scenario I see frequently, and it’s incredibly relatable. Let’s break down how to approach this complex, yet … Read more

Facebook Named Worst Platform for Online Harassment: What Does This Mean for Us?

Facebook Named Worst Platform for Online Harassment: What Does This Mean for Us?

As someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly platforms can evolve, for better or worse. Today, I want to talk about something concerning: a recent global activist survey has ranked Facebook as the worst platform for online harassment. This isn’t just about a few bad actors; it points to … Read more

Terraria Meets Teardown? My Latest Demo Project is Wild!

Terraria Meets Teardown? My Latest Demo Project is Wild!

Okay, so hear me out… I’ve been working on something super cool, and I’m really excited to share it with you guys. If you’re into games like Terraria and Teardown, you’re gonna want to check this out. I’ve built a demo project that takes inspiration from both of these awesome games. For those who don’t … Read more

Cosmic Dust: Ancient Air’s Whispers in Space-Borne Relics

Cosmic Dust: Ancient Air's Whispers in Space-Borne Relics

Did you know that tiny specks of dust from outer space, which land on Earth every day, can actually tell us about the air our planet breathed millions of years ago? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a fascinating reality that scientists are exploring. Scientists have discovered that certain types of cosmic dust, specifically … Read more

Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Exploring the World of Synthetic Assets

Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Exploring the World of Synthetic Assets

It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at how the internet was changing commerce. Now, we’re looking at a new frontier in finance: synthetic assets. Many of you know I spent my career in tech, and I’ve always been fascinated by how innovation reshapes our world. This new area, often discussed within decentralized finance … Read more

Beyond the Linear: How Circular Thinking Can Reshape Our Financial World

Beyond the Linear: How Circular Thinking Can Reshape Our Financial World

I’ve spent a good portion of my career in the tech world, watching how innovation can fundamentally alter how we live and work. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about systems – how they’re built, how they function, and how they might evolve. One concept that’s really captured my attention is the circular economy, and … Read more

From Papyrus to Pixels: How We’ve Always Counted

From Papyrus to Pixels: How We've Always Counted

As a retired archivist, I’ve spent my life sifting through the records of human endeavor. And what I’ve learned is this: people have always been obsessed with collecting information. The fundamental drive to record, organize, and understand data hasn’t changed much, even if our tools have dramatically. Today, we swim in a sea of digital … Read more

Curate Your World: Building a Meaningful Collection Without Breaking the Bank

Curate Your World: Building a Meaningful Collection Without Breaking the Bank

Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to talk about something I’m really passionate about: collecting. Not just art, but anything that sparks joy and tells a story. We often think collecting is for wealthy collectors with huge houses, but it’s not. It’s for anyone who wants to bring more intention and beauty into their … Read more