Zoom Dog
The new Leica Q3 is 60mp and you can really zoom in and see details. Simple shot of our dog, Biscuit, this evening.
First Shots
New Leica Q3 28 camera. First shots, straight off the sensor. A lot to learn..
Got caught is a scam
Scam Tracking: Lessons Learned You’ve probably heard the saying: “If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.” On August 16, 2025, I was reminded of this the hard way. A Facebook ad caught my eye—an “80% off anniversary sale” on TUMI products. I’m a big fan of TUMI, and of course, Facebook knows this. The ad […]
Bumping Into Brilliance: Meeting Nancy Cam-Winget at Cisco Live
At Cisco Live, I had the unexpected privilege of meeting Nancy Cam-Winget, a Cisco Fellow whose work has shaped the future of network security and innovation at Cisco. Our conversation was a journey through the fascinating parallels between today’s cutting-edge technologies—AI and Quantum Computing—and pivotal moments in computing history, like ENIAC and Babbage’s Analytical Engine. As a history enthusiast and collector of 8-bit computers, I found these analogies both insightful and inspiring, reminding me of how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go. Nancy also shared her passion for mentorship, recommending the Talking with Giants session to aspiring engineers. It was a powerful reminder of the incredible people you can meet and the thought-provoking discussions you can have at Cisco Live.
Aboard the USS Essex: A Special Visit After Cisco Live San Diego
Last week, after an energizing day at Cisco Live 2025 in sunny San Diego—packed with innovation, customer meetings with U.S. Navy Commands, and thought-provoking sessions on AI, networking, and security—I had the incredible opportunity to tour the USS Essex (LHD 2), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. This special tour took place on June 11, 2025, and was arranged exclusively for […]
2025 San Diego Cisco Live
Cisco Live 2025: By Day, Innovation. By Morning and Evening, Exploration. Last week, I had the chance to attend Cisco Live 2025 in sunny San Diego — a week packed with innovation, learning, and catching up with some of the sharpest minds in the industry. From the buzzing energy of the World of Solutions to breakout sessions on AI, networking, […]
SSL now installed
I think I have the SSL Certificates all set on the site.
San Diego Oct 3
Had the pleasure of attending NDIA last week in San Diego. Flew out early Sunday and did a walk around a park, had a chance to get out on a boat, and did a hike.
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