Writing
Notes on paying attention.
On aging well, on the shape a good companion takes, on what it means to be noticed.
012026-04-14
The Retirement Identity Crisis
You planned the money. Nobody told you to plan for the quiet part.
022026-04-10
What Do You Do All Day When You Retire?
541 people answered this question on Reddit. Most of them got it wrong.
032026-04-07
What a Tuesday Morning Looks Like With Calen
Not a feature list. Just a Tuesday. This is what a day with Calen actually feels like.
042026-04-03
People Don't Want to Be Taken Care Of. They Want to Be Kept Up With.
The difference between caring for someone and keeping up with them. And why that's everything.
052026-04-01
Gifts for Mom Who Has Everything (That Aren't Things)
Seven gifts that change her morning, not her closet.
062026-03-19
The AI Companion Your Parent Actually Wants
Not a medical device. Not a monitoring tool. The companion that shows up every morning and actually pays attention.
072026-03-19
Calen vs Replika vs Pi: Which AI Companion Is Right?
A practical comparison of AI companions for adults who want conversation, not just another AI.