The text discusses the impact of online personas on personal authenticity, using the example of writer/director Kevin Smith's breakdown due to his online persona. The author reflects on the difficulty of being authentic online and...
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0Ignorance is Bliss
2025-04-08 •
The author discusses the impact of the news and social media on mental health and the desire to be more ignorant to avoid the negativity and anxiety caused by the constant exposure to disaster, injustice, and corruption.
0Maybe I Need A Soft Reboot
2025-04-03 • internet blogging authenticity
The author is considering shutting down his blog but is reflecting on why he started blogging in the first place. He started blogging out of frustration and to vent, but eventually found joy in sharing his passions. He has gone th...
0Is Anyone Else Tired of the Internet?
2025-04-01 •
The author discusses how the internet has become a source of exhaustion due to the overwhelming negativity and frustration, leading to a feeling of being tired of the internet. This feeling is exemplified by the changes in tone an...
0You Don’t Have Control, You Have Anxiety
2025-03-15 • management anxiety
The author reflects on a quote by Elizabeth Gilbert about control and anxiety, realizing that he has always been anxious about being in control. He has prepared for his new job in an attempt to feel in control, but the quote has m...
The author discusses their experience with mp3 players after breaking up with Spotify, and their search for a new player. They eventually found the Innioasis Y1, a budget mp3 player that runs on Android and has a clicker wheel, an...
The text is a personal reflection on the author's love for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise, from the first game to the latest remastered versions. The author shares memories of playing the game with his brother and the impact i...
0We Need More Heroes
2025-02-25 • pop culture
The author discusses the need for more positive and pleasurable stories in modern fantasy fiction, as well as the need for good role models and positive escapes in pop-culture. He shares his agreement with Vince Gilligan's proposa...
The author discusses the struggle of having too many hobbies and not enough time to enjoy them all. He reflects on the pressure to keep up with his interests and the need to prioritize and discard the ones that don't bring genuine...
0Introducing: The RSS Haven, a Web Forum
2025-02-13 • technology
The author has decided to step away from social media and has created a message board called The RSS Haven. The board is invite-only and the author is looking for people who are wanting to engage in conversation and be active.
0Reminiscing on Blogs of the Great Recession
2025-02-11 • technology
The text reminisces about the Golden Age of blogging between 2005-2010, highlighting the difference between blogs then and now. It discusses the rise of minimalism, decluttering, and personal finance blogs during the Great Recessi...
090s Basketball in NBA 2K
2025-02-08 • technology pop culture
The author reflects on his love for basketball in the 90s and how it has changed over the years. He discusses his love for the NBA 2K video game series and how it has allowed him to rekindle his love for the game.
0RE: Identity by Manu
2025-02-06 • technology
The post discusses the annoyance of broad group definitions and labels, and how they do not define the richness of human diversity and experience. It also talks about the preference for personal details over random group labels in...
0Letting Go of Domains
2025-02-05 • technology
The author discusses the expense of maintaining unused domain names and the decision to let go of most of them, saving around $180. He also mentions putting subdomains to use.
0Turning My Blogs Into an E-Book
2025-02-05 • technology
The author discusses the problem of what to do with blog content after it's been written, and how he managed to turn his blog posts into an .epub using Ulysseys. He experimented with different methods to preserve his writings, and...
0The Trouble with Using Nostalgia for Comfort
2025-01-17 •
The author reflects on his struggle with nostalgia and the comfort it brings. He acknowledges the danger of indulging in past memories and the impact it has on his present life. Through self-reflection, he realizes the need to bre...
0Keeping up with Conan - The Coming of the Cimmerian
2025-01-15 •
The author discusses his love for the character Conan and his efforts to keep track of the various stories from The Coming of Conan The Cimmerian. He provides micro-summaries of each story, giving his ratings and brief description...
0A Month of Hosting my Single User Instance
2025-01-13 •
The author reflects on their experience hosting their own Mastodon instance for a month. They discuss their usage of space, number of followers, and the user experience, noting that everything has worked flawlessly with minimal is...
0In Search of Valley Girl
2025-01-13 •
The author recounts his fascination with the 80s, sparked by watching The Wedding Singer and Titanic in 1998. He describes how he delved into 80s music, movies, and culture, and the challenges of finding 80s content before it beca...
0The Soundtrack of My Life
2025-01-10 •
The blog post 'The Soundtrack of My Life' by Brandon reflects on the songs that have played a significant role in his life, from childhood to adulthood. He discusses the impact of these songs on his experiences and memories, highl...
0Finding Balance with Exercising
2025-01-08 •
The author reflects on their journey to find a healthy balance in exercising and dieting. They discuss past mistakes, unsustainable approaches, and the importance of mental well-being. They emphasize the need to make sustainable c...
The author discusses the easiest ways to start blogging in 2025, focusing on platforms that do not require knowledge of coding or Markdown. The post provides a list of platforms, their ease of use ratings, and examples of blogs on...
0Micro.One - The Best Deal in Blogging
2025-01-06 •
Micro.one is the latest subscription tier for Micro.blog, costing just one dollar a month, offering a single micro.blog domain or the option to bring your own custom domain name, apps, photo uploads, import options, and various th...
0Bear Blog Questions Challenge
2025-01-05 •
The author discusses their motivation for starting a blog, their choice of Bear Blog, their blogging experience on other platforms, their writing process, inspiration, and favorite post. They also mention their future plans for th...