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An Old Person’s Guide to Writing Async Jobs with Google Cloud Platform (+Slack!)

It’s clear to me that…

In Sweden: Money without Cash

I haven’t bought anything with cash in Sweden in well over a year. I’ve barely even touched cash since I got the kids bank accounts so I could pay their allowances from my phone. I’ve been holding the same lonely 20kr bill in wallet for month and months, which is sort of a…

Odes to Sweden, Part I: Youth Sports

If I could be a kid again, I’d almost definitely do it in Sweden.

Reflections on Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017

It is definitely true that the Holocaust should never be allowed to happen again, and we should agree that the slaughtering of Jews is a bad thing and should be prevented should the possibility or reality arise.

Winter Biking Part III: Gloves

If you’re trying to keep your hands warm on handlebars, maybe I can help.

Winner: Novara Stratos, $55/500kr

Kläder Efter Väder, Tikar

If Adm. Peary could get from Brooklyn to the North Pole, I can surely ride my bike around this town all winter even if it’s a little cold.

Winter is Coming: Bike Commuting in Stockholm

An exploration of what it takes to ride more or less comfortably through the wet and cold and dark and snow that is Stockholm winter.

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Samariter Doner Has No Toothpicks

Every 100 seconds the lights go out. Every 105 I push the button to…