What I’m up to right now (updated March 2025):

  • Moving: Disruptive and stressful, my wife and I prepare for our move from Watertown, MA, to Westchester County, NY. We’re actively exploring promising co-ops in Bronxville and Scarsdale through online research and weekend day trips. At the same time I’m organizing our finances for a smooth transition.

  • Relationships: Investing time and care into relationships with my wife, family, friends, local community, and the broader world. Strengthening these connections brings meaning and joy to everyday life.

  • Coding: Continuing to sharpen my coding skills with Michael Hartl’s excellent Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous tutorial, and looking into new web projects to tackle during my sabbatical.

  • Reading: Recently finished Wellington: A Military Life by Gordon Corrigan, a fascinating biography of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington. Just started Bill Gates’s memoir, Source Code: My Beginnings.

  • Personal Projects: Enjoying regular cooking sessions, experimenting with new recipes, and keeping up with daily exercise. I’m also looking forward to exploring woodworking, soldering, sewing and other hands-on projects once settled.

  • Health: My GI symptoms resolved about two months after I stopped working full-time, significantly improving my overall wellness and quality of life. The body does keep the score. I’m continuing to focus on daily exercise, diet, and healthy routines.

  • Life Reflection: Embracing the wisdom that moving brings disruption, but also an opportunity for growth. I’m optimistic that settling into our new home will enhance productivity and open space for creativity and exploration.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Last updated: March 16, 2025