Welcome to my retirement blog focused on Zen meditation, books, coffee, tech, finances and whatever else interests me.

In July 2024 I left my job at The New York Times, after 27 years in various roles, including deputy metro editor, head of the copy desks, and most recently as the founding editor of the Express Team, a 24-hour breaking news and trends desk with hubs in New York, Seoul and London.

You probably found your way here after reading something I posted on social media. Read on if you’re curious to know more about who I am and what I’m all about.

Thanks for stopping by.

Also, an important disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The negligible income will be donated to the nonprofit Still Mind Zendo in Manhattan. You may give directly to the zendo here.