My Goodbye to Lola
I’m quite saddened tonight since we had to put down our friend and companion of more than 12 years, Lola. She’d not been feeling well, …
Happy Spring Equinox 2021
This morning at 2:37 AM, Spring started. So, happy Spring Equinox and Persian New Year. With this new seasonal beginning, when the length of day …
Buster’s Farewell
We put down Buster, our family cat of almost 18 years, this morning after he was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease and failure. He was …
23AndMe COVID Study – Hospitalization Susceptibility Calculator
23AndMe conducted a study last year that led to a tool they’ve developed based on the results. It’s open for anyone to read about the results …
Education
This morning, while doing the usual, asking myself whether I’m ready to die, I realized I’m not. I’m certainly ready in the sense that I …
Leaving WhatsApp + Alternatives for Secure Messaging & Call
I don’t know if any of you use WhatsApp for secure & encrypted chat or phone/video calls. I’ve used it mostly for calls internationally, but …
Experimentation Continues
Focusing on the present choice is one of the most important things in life. Looking at past choices, especially those you don’t like, with the …
I am Jack
Who Am I? That’s a big question. I am a father to my children. I am a man who wants to change. I want to …
Tiny Changes
I’m sure many of you are doing what I typically do around this time of year :think about the new goals for the year. I …
Feeding Your Inner Brainiac: My 2020 Recommended Books, Podcasts & Ideas
It’s been an educational & enjoyable year of reading books and blogs, as well as listening to new podcasts. It’s been especially helpful, a relieving …