A collection of essays, thoughts, photos, and reflections exploring ideas at the intersection of AI, philosophy, music, and life.
Essays and Writings
Photos and Memories
First Aesthetically Pleasing Meal - My first aesthetically pleasing meal - when I realized cooking could be beautiful, not just edible (June 22, 2025)
Durga in the Rockies - Durga statue framed by the majestic Canadian Rockies - where ancient tradition meets wild landscape (May 30, 2023)
Improv Night - Celebrating 60 years of laughter and creativity at the Improv with good company - went to see Jeff Arcuri, my favorite comedian (August 24, 2024)
Through the Stone - Exploring the dramatic rock formations at Pinnacles National Park, where light breaks through ancient volcanic caves (November 17, 2024)
Crafted Memories - Intricately painted elephant figurines from India, each telling its own story through vibrant colors and traditional artistry (December 23, 2025)
Streets of Kolkata - Golden jalebis and colorful sweets at a bustling Kolkata street market - the taste of home (December 23, 2025)
Kanchenjunga - The world's third-highest peak emerging from the clouds above Darjeeling - a moment of quiet majesty (December 25, 2025)
Earth's Breath - Geothermal steam rising from volcanic vents near Mount Fuji, Japan - nature's raw power on display (January 4, 2026)
Well House Graduate - Graduating from Stanford with friends by the well house - celebrating four years of growth, late nights, and unforgettable memories (June 2025)
Links and References
Gentle Breeze ~ Joanne Bender - A young pianist's recording from 2016, back when I thought YouTube videos would make me rich
Etude in G Minor - Giuseppe Concone's Etude in G Minor (1801-1861), recorded when monetizing piano videos seemed like a viable career path