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Six Months as a Dad (Alt Title: What is Time?)

This post was initially titled, “Four Months as a Dad”, which should tell you everything you need to know about how being a dad is going for me.

A few years ago I had a passing interest in how memory works. I was juggling new programming languages, all the maths, and cramming for exams. Any approach to increase my context window by a few more tokens was greatly appreciated. In my search, I read Moonwalking with Einstein where Joshua Foer posits this concept akin to memory density.

The idea being in your youth, the days are just packed with newness. Time seems to slow; you are wading through the richness of life (and with a baby, it’s very messy richness). As you age, you get routines. You see the same day pass you by without giving it any pause. You speed through life; time slipping through your fingers.

Write to improve your career

from kupajo

I write. A lot. If practice made perfect, my writing would be pristine, but it’s a daily struggle. Be more direct, to the point, less fluff.

By knowing how to parse and convey the right information, a good writer can relieve and prevent a slew of headaches. They can herd disjointed efforts, give direction to projects, sell ideas, solidify shared purpose, document processes, and foster knowledge sharing.

Writing is challenging because it’s an attempt to cohere the incoherent. You’re never sure the words are good enough. Does it convey the point you’re trying to make? Is it grounded in truth?

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On Bravery, Love, and the Good Life

On December 9th, 2024 at 10:33pm my wife and I welcomed a new member of our family. Daphne Sulzdorf Kirsch came into this world announcing her presence with a scream.

A month later, the screams have more space between them, although her growing stamina and strength have conspired to make them louder and longer.