Ownership, access, and the quiet creep of “extras” A strange dream about a hotel got me thinking about how much tech has changed. There was a time when buying software or a game meant you actually owned it. You paid once, installed it, and that was that. Now everything feels temporary, subscription-based, and never quite … read the full article

After an unplanned break, I’m back behind the mic. This episode is about recovery from illness, the kind that doesn’t happen overnight. I talk about getting sick, starting grief counselling and grief reiki, and what it feels like to realize that mental health and physical health are tied together more than we like to admit. … read the full article

Starting the journey, sharing the purpose, and setting the tone for what’s ahead. Welcome to the first episode of Debugging Midlife. This is an introduction to the podcast, why I’m creating it, and what you can expect in the weeks ahead. It’s about life in tech after 40, reflecting on career twists, rediscovering the joy … read the full article