Matt's Weird Little Garden

2025-08-10 • technology software development ethics code ai

The author expresses skepticism about AI coding agents due to concerns over control and power dynamics, while acknowledging their transformative impact on development. They share personal experiences with various AI tools, noting ...

2026-01-03 • creativity friendship mental health personal development improv comedy

A year of personal growth and creative exploration leads the author to embrace change, reconnect with others, and find joy in new experiences.

2025-11-30 • technology digital minimalism personal development video games pc gaming and building

The author reflects on their experience of building and using a custom gaming PC named Thunder Nugget during the pandemic. They discuss the ease of assembling a PC today, their gaming habits, and the emotional and operational chal...

2026-02-24 • consolidation updates blog relaunch

The author is moving their blog to a new site for better content consolidation and expresses appreciation for their readers and the previous platform.

2025-06-17 • fitness and wellness walking nature

The author has committed to a walking goal for the year, which involves walking up and around a nearby butte and recording the walks to join the Century Club. The author enjoys the fresh air, wildlife, and seeing people and their ...

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2025-05-07 • personal facts randomness

The author shares seven random facts about himself, including a misunderstanding of the phrase 'Netflix and chill', his experience as a chopper gunner for a Battlefield 3 clan, his habit of removing tags and labels from items, his...

2025-04-26 • adventure paths wanderlust

The text discusses the life of a wanderer who must choose a path, sometimes lingering to make a decision. It reflects on the idea that the wanderer cannot walk every road and may not truly know where he's headed.

2025-02-13 •

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2025-02-05 • life philosophy art comedy absurdism

The author recalls a visit to a modern art gallery with his parents, where they encountered a piece of art that depicted five naked male silhouettes marching, with flopping penises. The author and his father had a conversation abo...

2024-12-29 •

The text describes the author's love for the wet and misty environment, highlighting the beauty and joy found in the dampness and rain. It contrasts the peacefulness and coziness of rainy days with the liveliness brought by sunny ...

2024-12-05 •

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2024-11-22 •

The blog post is a reflection on the author's future self, describing the changes and growth that will occur over time. It discusses future aspirations, personal development, and the pursuit of joy and fulfillment.

2024-11-22 •

The blog post is a reflection on the author's future self, describing the changes and growth that will occur over time. It discusses future aspirations, personal development, and the pursuit of joy and fulfillment.

2024-11-15 •

The author shares his experience of attending an improv class and how it helped him overcome his fears. He reflects on the nature of fear and the importance of practicing against stress. He also discusses his writing process and t...

2024-11-08 •

The blog post discusses the death of civility and how it was a facade that prevented people from expressing their true feelings and opinions. It criticizes civility for promoting unity and understanding instead of embracing divisi...

2024-11-07 •

The blog post is a heartfelt and quirky review of dogs, highlighting the joy and love they bring to our lives despite the challenges of living with them. The author reflects on the unique bond between humans and dogs, emphasizing ...

2024-11-05 •

The author shares a personal anecdote about a painful experience with appendicitis and the humorous moments that came with it, including the difficulty of laughing and peeing after surgery.

2024-11-05 •

The author shares a personal anecdote about a painful experience with appendicitis and the humorous moments that came with it, including the difficulty of laughing and peeing after surgery.

2024-11-04 •

The author describes his experiences living in a suburban neighborhood surrounded by deer in the Pacific Northwest. He shares anecdotes of encountering deer, observing their behavior, and the impact they have on his garden. The po...

2024-11-02 •

The author discusses the internal critic that stops him from sharing his thoughts and ideas, and how he would like to change that pattern. He reflects on the impact of self-censorship and the struggle to overcome it.

2024-11-02 •

The author discusses the internal critic that stops him from sharing his thoughts and ideas, and how he would like to change that pattern. He reflects on the impact of self-censorship and the struggle to overcome it.

2024-11-01 •

The author shares his preparations for the upcoming winter, including getting a new pickup truck, preparing for off-road trails, and attending an event on post-election civic resilience. He discusses the challenges of winter drivi...