Okay, let’s not pretend this update isn’t overdue.
It’s been two weeks since I touched the blog. The Twitter account? July 22nd. Not exactly a strong performance from someone who promised to “keep the updates coming.”
But here’s what happened: August happened.
Peak cooling season doesn’t ask for your attention—it demands it. I’ve been chasing down refrigerant leaks, system resets, and the occasional “mystery smell,” all while summer temperatures broke records—again. Colorado is bracing for another severe summer, marked by heat domes and triple-digit days that strain both people and electrical grids (ColoradoBiz article).
Meanwhile, outside the field, headlines are shifting: Gen Z is increasingly seeking out careers they know won't be outsourced or replaced by AI—like HVAC and other skilled trades (Axios, New York Post). And it’s not just talk—cities like Tampa are launching hands-on programs to bring teens into these trades early (City of Tampa).
That’s what I’m trying to catch here—the gap between what people think the trades are (dirty, outdated, last-resort) and what they really are: future-proofed careers with impact, human connection, and a paycheck you can build on.
So I’m back—blurry-eyed, dusty, but still full of stories worth telling. Thanks for sticking around. More posts soon, because trust me—the summer heat isn’t taking a break, and neither am I.
— Riley
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