Busy, Busy, Busy
I've had a productive few weeks at the expense of my blog being silent. Here's an update on a few of the projects that have been taking up my time.
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It Seems Like Forever
It's been a really busy month and I can't remember the last time I published a post about life in general.
Why I Built Cache Out, a macOS App for Clearing Browser Caches
I've spent the last six months working on a new Mac app that clears browser caches, browsing history, download history, favicons and cookies for the top browsers. This is why I did it.
Thousands of Niche Open Web Apps
Reflecting on Manton Reece’s prediction of thousands of niche open web apps, I argue it overestimates how many people actually take that path. Most bloggers value simple, stable platforms, while custom CMS projects are usually built and sustained by technically inclined creators serving their own needs.
Obsidian Micropub Publisher Plugin
After adding a real Micropub endpoint to Clodd CMS, I whipped up a quick Obsidian plugin with the help of Claude Code that allows me to publish notes to my site right out of Obsidian. Since I live in…
Sometimes Wrong is Right
Fear of failure can paralyze people into being afraid to take action. Learning to accept being seen as foolish helps overcome that fear.
Some Thoughts On AI
As a borderline boomer who's worked in tech for a long time, these are some random thoughts on AI as I continue to explore it.
You Don't Have to Dazzle
Grinding it out, day after day. Silently showing up when it matters most. These are the things that wow the people around you.
I Really Hate My Dumb Job
Everyone tells me what a great voice I have and that I should be on the radio. The funny thing is, I auditioned for a radio gig and was accepted, but it wasn't all it seemed to be.
The Day I Nearly Drowned
As I reflect on another memory from my childhood, it becomes clear just how fortunate I was to have survived growing up at all.