Hello

I enjoy exploring: the world, myself, and what it means to live a full human life. I hope my time on Earth is of some benefit to others and the civilization we are building together.

Some stages of life: I went deep into speech and debate at Gig Harbor High School, studied computer science and philosophy at the University of Washington, spent eight years as a software engineer at Facebook where I helped create and grow Facebook Marketplace, spent over two years in Buddhist silent meditation retreat, saw some of the world, lived in a Zen Monastery, and am currently in a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program training to be a psychotherapist. And, of course, working to make this website useful.

I currently live in beautiful Portland, Oregon, though I have a deep fondness for exploring the deserts of the American Southwest. I hope you find something of value here and I appreciate your visit to my humble internet home.