A hiker stands quietly on a sun-bleached log, looking out over an endless stretch of sand and driftwood as a thick coastal fog erases the horizon. The sky and sea have blurred into the same pale gray, giving the whole world a hushed, dreamlike stillness. Crocs dangle from his pack, grains of sand cling to his calves, and the wind carries only the distant hush of surf. This isn’t a place to rush through. It’s the kind of barren, beautiful nowhere that asks you to pause. To listen. To disappear for a moment and let the beach guide you.

The End of Tech: A Life and Blog Update

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Discover why I left the tech industry after 20 years to embrace outdoor adventures, nature, and storytelling. Follow my journey from tech journalism at Forbes to hiking the Oregon Coast Trail and exploring the wild in my new Kia Soul.

Glass jar filled with colorful folded paper notes, with a decorative metal lid beside it.

An Invitation To ‘The Good Old Days’

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Discover why the best days are happening now, not just in the past. Learn how a gratitude jar can help you cherish everyday moments and turn today into your own version of "the good old days." Start making memories to treasure in the present.