Anthropic

I started at Anthropic a couple of weeks ago. I left PlanetScale last May after nearly 3 years with no plans for “the next thing.” It was by far the longest I’ve taken between anything, and I spent the time largely outside. I started running again and kept it going for over 6 months before the rotating collection of aches and pains stopped me. But it nudged me into cycling, first just to keep my legs moving and get outside, but turning into something I really love. The Bay Area and SF, I’ve learned, is a near-perfect place for exploring, sightseeing, climbing and coasting. I can leave my house after the kids go to school, climb Twin Peaks, go through Golden Gate Park, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, go up Hawk Hill and then be home by lunch. Mentally, I was able to reset. I read the books I wanted to read, explored new topics and still kept it touch with a lot of people I enjoy being around. The time off was wonderful and I feel fortunate to be able to have taken it. So, why leave that…