2021: Roses, Thorns, & Buds
With another year complete, it is time for another round of reflection. Last year, my reflections revolved largely around the changes and challenges associated with the COVID19 Pandemic. While the
Framing. Focus. Finesse.
With another year complete, it is time for another round of reflection. Last year, my reflections revolved largely around the changes and challenges associated with the COVID19 Pandemic. While the
Sometimes I focus on the wrong things and miss gems hiding in plain sight. The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of those hidden gems and provides an excellent
There’s nothing quite like driving 20 miles down a bumpy gravel road in Death Valley and then having the half-axle break on your buddy’s SUV to put a damper on
Continue readingNobody Cares, but That’s OK: Good People are there to Help
When I turned in my last undergraduate exam more than 4 years ago, I ran from the room filled with ecstatic energy. Finally free from studying and textbooks, I eagerly
I am worried about my country for the first time in my adult life. The divisions appear to be growing and instead of taking the time to understand each other’s
One of my former Scoutmasters had a tradition at the end of every outing: Roses, Thorns, & Buds. We would circle up and reflect upon the highs and lows of
Engineering is all about relationships. Engineering is about physical, social, and spiritual relationships. While engineering draws from the scientific models of the physical world, this mathematical framework is only one
I seem to have a bad habit of breaking glass. When I moved into my first college apartment, the windshield on the U-Haul cracked. When I road tripped down Route
Creating a portfolio and a blog has been on my TODO list for a few years now. Summer 2020 finally convinced me that creating a blog was a “need to