Twenty Things I've Come Across This Week
My new weekly running list of what is actually happening in the world — twenty stories from AI, medicine, senior care, money, and the bigger picture that caught
Twenty Things I've Come Across This May
A running list of what is actually going on in the world right now — twenty stories from tech, AI, medicine, and senior care that caught my attention in April a
Reading Steve Jobs at Forty: What Walter Isaacson's Biography Taught Me
I am rereading Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs. The first time was in 2011, fast, slightly stunned. This time, in my forties, with a pen. These are my
Our Deepest Fear: What Marianne Williamson and Akeelah Taught Me
Marianne Williamson wrote that our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. I first heard the line i
Colby-Wan Kenobi Jedi Bunny
May the 4th calls for a tribute. Erin has a new bunny named Colby, so naturally he had to be inducted into the Jedi Order.
Things I've Come Across About Getting Older
A roundup of what I have been reading about aging, senior care, Alzheimer's research, caregiver burnout, and why a 100-year-old woman celebrating her birthday a
Papa
He was just Papa. Always had some house project going on. Always heading to the market after a full day of work. He taught me how to cook, how to show up, and h
What Nobody Tells You About Running a Memory Care Home
Eight years running memory care homes in Michigan. The emotional toll nobody warns you about, and why that devastation is exactly what makes it worth it.
The Process Is the Reward — What Andrew Huberman Got Right About Motivation
Dr. Andrew Huberman's research changed how I understand motivation — dopamine rewards the pursuit, not the finish line. The process is not something to endure.
The Books That Changed How I Think — A Reading List for Builders
These books arrived at the right moments in my life and changed how I see the world. Not a listicle — a story about how reading rebuilt me.
What Running a Memory Care Home Taught Me About Patience
Patience in memory care is not passive waiting. It is one of the most active, most deliberate forms of love I have ever practiced.
Energy Management Over Time Management — Why I Stopped Chasing the Clock
I used to be proud of how many hours I worked. Then I discovered that the real currency of high performance is not time — it is energy.
Why I Read 40 Books a Year
It started with a reading competition in elementary school and a stack of books I was not supposed to finish that fast. It never stopped.
Google Has Everything, and None of It Talks to Each Other
I tried to go all-in on Google Cloud for my AI system. What I found was a tech giant with world-class tools that don't know the other exists.
Building My Own Jarvis
How I built a local RAG AI system on a MacBook Pro to run my senior care business — $191 a year, zero cloud costs, complete data privacy.
What Gives Me Energy. Secret To Time Management
The ultimate life hack: Energy Management instead of time management. Stay on tasks and activities that give you energy instead of draining it.
5 Game-Changing Innovations in Senior Healthcare That Have Me Excited About Our Industry's Future
The convergence of technology and compassionate care is creating unprecedented opportunities to enhance the lives of our residents.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) -- The "USB-C Port" for AI Memory
Why a tiny rulebook lets ChatGPT-style models remember what matters, plug into your data, and power real-world agents.
The Basics of A Productivity System
A summary of the Ultimate Productivity System inspired by Ali Abdaal. Get everything off your brain so it can be free to be creative.
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
The Michigan Wolverines' motto transcends athletics. It's about grit, perseverance, and staying the course even in extreme adversity.
The Art of Senior Living
Leading a growing company in senior care has been a welcome challenge. Here are five key areas that can contribute to a successful plan for senior living.
Mastery: 12 Key Lessons From The Book
Robert Greene's Mastery provides a clear roadmap for achieving excellence. Here are 12 key lessons that stood out to me personally.
Dementia, Main Causes, and Brief Summaries
A brief summary on the wide and varied subject of dementia, covering the main causes from Alzheimer's to Frontotemporal Dementia.
Master of My Fate, Captain Of My Soul
Growing up in the Philippines and finding my way to Michigan has shaped my unique perspective. The poem Invictus captures my philosophy on life.
Focus, Happiness, and a Birthday
As another birthday arrives, I reflect on the direct correlation between focus and happiness. What we focus on will ultimately become our life.
Things I've Come Across
Inspirational wisdoms found across the internet, with reflections on overthinking, failure, and the importance of trying.
Courage Is A Muscle
Like most things in life, the more you use courage the easier it becomes. Courage is a skill that we can hone, nurture, and grow.
A New Year. A Renewed House
With 2023 here, nothing makes a bigger impact than simplifying our home. A guide to decluttering and renewing our living space.
Mama
A tribute to the woman who took me in, who loved me unconditionally, and who changed the course of my life forever.