Briefly, on the Tao
A quote in my morning coffee books told me that the further I search the less I know, so I went and checked the Chinese, found it was not quite Lao Tzu, and spent the rest of the day proving its point.
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I Didn't Start Cooking for Love
I didn't start cooking for love. A spreadsheet sent me to the kitchen; stacked hours, cast iron, and arroz con pollo are why I stayed.
What Phrases Did Your Dad Install On You?
I still hear the phrase my father gave me, and I do not know what my own phrase is doing to my kids.
On Leadership and Leadership-Adjacent Things, April 2026
Notes on leadership as cost, care, and teaching others to lead—from home to work to the wider world.
Arithmetic
A bilingual poem on my love as presence across distance. Inspired by my children.
The First Wall
A reflection on encountering biological limits in parenting and how absolute boundaries challenge beliefs about autonomy and capability.
How to Protect Our Children in the Digital Age: A Conscious Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
A clear, powerful guide for safeguarding the hearts and minds of toddlers and young children in today's online world.
Who, really, raised me?
Which fictional characters shaped my values, from childhood cartoons to adult anime — and what Samurai X, Dragon Ball Z, Berserk, and especially One Punch Man's Saitama taught me about discipline, brotherhood, and the loneliness of mastery.
Things I have learned this week regarding a 4-year old’s long curly hair
One does not brush curly hair because it becomes Mufasa-like. I tried different brush styles before I noticed this.
Note to Self: On Being a Conscious Parent
A personal reflection on conscious parenting, modeling behaviors, and the importance of leading by example.
Transforming My Life Through the Application of What I Value
Personal story of four years of therapy and habit changes. Shows how aligning daily actions with core values led to improved mental health and relationships.