It seems that I can never build just one thing. In order to build the project that I’d like to build, I find myself building myriad microservices to support it. As my portfolio of projects broaden, I’ve started to develop a library of solutions to solve those reoccurring problems. I’m working on a budget and... Continue Reading →
Turning Problems into Passive Income
COVID-19 Killed My Day Job With the event industry completely shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve found myself with a little extra time on my hands lately. I’ve been putting that time to use developing my various passive income projects from the safe social distance of my apartment. One of my projects, Checkered Hat,... Continue Reading →
Building a Better Doorbell
One of my side hustles is managing an apartment building in Seattle. It’s one of those brand new “micro-studios” on Capitol Hill. One of the most common complaints I received in 2019 was that there wasn’t a call box down at the front door. The peephole on the door doesn’t help when your guest is... Continue Reading →
Give Me That Universal Discount
I am addicted to buying things online. I don’t have to endure bussing all over town just to look at a limited selection and to stand in line. Arguably, I’m spoiled. It makes sense to me to see every variation on a product possible, every Chinese knockoff, every designer brand. Everyone has standards, sometimes my... Continue Reading →
A Band-Aid for Financial Oozing
I seem to bleed money from day to day expenses. It seems hard to get ahead with the passive income when it’s just nickels and dimes and you’re being nickel and dimed to death. It’s not just a matter of collecting resources without daily work. It seems to me that it’s just as important to... Continue Reading →