Why the Shift? From IT Learning to Everyday Readiness

When I first started this project, the focus was on learning IT — especially from the perspective of someone coming to it later in life. I hoped to encourage others who were curious but hesitant, and to share what I was learning along the way.

That journey hasn’t stopped. I’m still studying and growing. But as I shared that material, something became increasingly clear: people were most helped by — and most interested in — practical, real-world advice about staying safe.

Not technical knowledge for its own sake, but guidance that answered questions like:

• “How do I know if this message is a scam?”
• “What should I do if my parent gets a suspicious call?”
• “How do I prepare for something going wrong — digitally or otherwise?”

And quietly, I found myself returning to a recurring feeling: frustration. Not in a loud or dramatic way, but a kind of steady anger at seeing good people — including members of my congregation and community — get taken advantage of. Kind, trusting, generous people who were targeted not because they were careless, but because they were decent and unsuspecting.

It felt wrong to let that go unanswered.

What This Site Is Becoming

This space is now focused on personal security, scam prevention, and everyday preparedness — especially for those who feel responsible for helping others stay safe, like adult children, caregivers, and faith leaders.

The tone remains the same: clear but calm, practical without panic, and always grounded in care. And my IT studies continue to inform this broader work. Knowing how systems operate helps me spot vulnerabilities — and explain them in ways everyday people can understand and act on.

Still Learning. Still Listening.

This project has shifted, but the heart behind it hasn’t. It’s still about learning, and about sharing what might help someone else live with a little more clarity, a little more safety, and a little more peace of mind.

Thanks for joining me!