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Notes on how the network really works: culture, platforms, algorithms, and meaning. A touch of philosophy, a touch of practice — to widen the view.
I hunt for working ideas, test them, and share what helps. Expect short recipes, notes on culture and tech, and small practices to live online without losing your mind.
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Personal survival protocols online: attention, boundaries, privacy, device hygiene. No heroics — just care and habits.
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From MySpace glitter to TikTok's endless feed: how interfaces aged, what we lost with the scroll bar, and why small, finite feeds are quietly returning.
What RSS is, why it rules, the best reader apps, how to subscribe, and a tiny AI prompt to add RSS to your own site. Fast, clear, today-proof.
The web swings between form, meaning, and technology. Flat design made things clear; now we miss feel and voice — and CSS is finally good enough not to make us choose.
Yoga With Adriene, a 10-minute Yoga Nidra that knocks me out, and Dr. K's pep talks — the three channels I go back to when anxiety spikes. Embedded videos included.
A ready-to-use prompt for your assistant, step-by-step setup in Google Tag Manager and GA4, and a clear GDPR-friendly connection flow.
Make your site discoverable and welcoming in any language with real localization, not just machine overlays.
The feed is endless; your day isn't. 45 small swaps for 'one more scroll' — from water for the cat to HSTS, alt text, and saying no.
The internet is a kitchen after a party. No panic, no paranoia — 13 steps, a 10-minute quick start, and friendly reminders.
A 15-minute resilience test: standards-first HTML, fewer dependencies, portable content, human-readable URLs, and reliable backups.
A quick guide to using cookies only when they truly help (login, cart, preferences), avoiding unnecessary tracking, and setting the right security flags.
Keep pages lively and fast: right-sized assets, compression that preserves meaning, solid alt text, consistent ratios, and tidy cropping.
Fast, clear, and reliable contact: a plain form often outperforms 'smart' widgets. Five reasons and a 10-minute checklist.
What users actually hear: headings, landmarks, alt text, and a fast checklist with NVDA/VoiceOver so your pages make sense by ear.
Understand what happens on your site without heavy trackers, cookie banners, or performance hits: server logs, lightweight counters, or a tiny DIY script.
A short, honest guide: what to measure first, how to avoid a cookie banner, when GA4 makes sense, and what you can set up in one hour.
A pragmatic checklist you can run tonight: what to verify, which tools to use, and how to know your site won't surprise people at the worst moment.
A practical guide to 8 free newsletter platforms for new creators—compare limits, growth features, and upgrade paths so you can launch today with zero cost.
Thoughts on creating software that ages gracefully and remains useful over time.