Hello friends!

Can you feel it? All that socializing starting to happen again? Within the past month, I think I've been to at least one social event each week. Eek, how does one even know how to socialize anymore? Small talk? Talking about travel plans? Oi, so many of these old socializing muscles have atrophied.

Ali and I are headed to Puerto Vallarta soon. I'm hoping for a chance to bring some of my new flashlights to play with them at night on the beach. We went in 2019 and are excited to get back there and relax!

At least in Mexico, I can have an excuse for not talking much because my Spanish is definitely no bueno.

Fire Disaster Scenario Prep: 1-2 days without electricity

Fire threats are a real thing every year in Northern California. This is a scenario plan for how to handle when we may not have electricity for 1-2 days with an assessment of requirements as well as how we prepare.

Sofirn BLF LT1 Lantern Manual (Anduril UI)

The Sofirn BLF LT1 is a great lantern for camping, hanging in the yard, or use in case of power outages. If you're not familiar with Anduril UI, it can be confusing to operate. Here's a friendly formatted manual with instructions on how to use it.

How to start a (software) side project

I'll sometimes get asked by friends how to have a side project. I don't claim to be an expert at this, but I do have a little bit of experience with starting and keeping my own projects going.

Music I've been listening to this past month:

• ZHU x Skrillex x THEY. - Working For It
• DAVE RODGERS / SPACE BOY
• BLK presents “Vax That Thang Up” ft. Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X
• City Girls - Twerkulator

As always, please reach out to me anytime to say hi. I love hearing from you all!

Ivan