Truth Is, I Don't Need an Excuse
“I fancy a change… and truth is, I don’t need an excuse. I’m switching just because I want to.” My thoughts on Kev Quirk’s recent blog post regarding switching to Android… Continue readingBluesky and Enshittification
My thoughts on Cory Doctorow’s recent Pluralistic post regarding Bluesky and Enshittification, POSSE, and owning my own content. Continue readingSite Redesign
After weeks (or maybe even months) of consideration, I decided to migrate my website to a new theme, and add some extra functionality. Continue readingRemoving giscus Comments
Back in January, I added giscus comments to my blog, as a potential way for readers to comment and react to my posts. At the time, I didn’t necessarily have expectations that anyone would, and that has borne out over the past few months.
And so, I’ve decided to bring the giscus experiment to an end. It’s one extra thing my website doesn’t need, and as I continue to reconsider how I use my website, removing cruft and visual clutter is high on the list of potential improvements.
Continue readingQuiet Weekends
As I’m typing out this blog post (in Obsidian, if you want to know), I’m sitting quietly in my living room, listening to the occasional sounds of vehicles passing by, and sipping on my final mug of coffee for the day. It’s Saturday, and while that has meant a day off from work for years, and often a day to relax, I’ve increasingly turned it into a day where my only interaction with others is virtually, and even that is limited.
Continue readingBad Days in History
A couple of weeks ago, while browsing through the book selection at my local Barnes & Noble (yes, they still exist!), I ran across a type of daily reading that I’ve never considered before: Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year. My normal choice for daily reading is generally either a devotional, or some kind of thought-provoking or inspirational reading, so I picked the book up with the intent of a quick glance… but definitely not a purchase.
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