"Cordwainer" is an obsolete term for a shoemaker. It derives from the Old French word cordoanier, referring to someone who worked with cordwain or cordovan, which was equine leather produced in Cordova, Spain. Think of me as a shoemaker for the mind, shaping ideas in an attempt to get something useful, attractive, and possibly interesting out of them.

I consider myself a streetwise philosopher of science and technology, although I hate the word "philosopher" because it implies more knowledge than I have or deserve. If my brand of humor ain't up your alley, then you can either take a hike or stick around for the ride!