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6.3Fifteen
2025-08-30 • parenting memory personal grief and bereavement loss
The author reflects on the profound grief experienced on the anniversary of the loss of their child, Tia, who died shortly before birth. They describe the emotional weight of this day, the memories associated with it, and the ongo...
The author reflects on their recent experience with Meta after being forced to create an account for a product purchase. They discuss the challenges of managing social media accounts for their child and the implications of data co...
5.9FFConf 2025
2025-11-22 • web development diversity developer community ai ffconf
The author reflects on their experience at FFConf, discussing the diverse range of talks that covered topics such as diversity, data privacy, web components, AI, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. They...
The author reflects on their experience with AI-driven software development, particularly focusing on local LLMs and Claude Code. Initially skeptical, they explore various models and tools, noting the challenges and limitations of...
The blog post reviews a book focused on OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, particularly examining the complexities surrounding Altman's leadership and the company's evolution. The author reflects on their misconceptions about A...
The post provides a simple solution for achieving syntax highlighting and prettier support in web component templates using VS Code. The author suggests adding a specific comment /* HTML */ at the beginning of the template to enab...
The review discusses the book 'Sweetpea' by Rhiannon, which portrays a darkly humorous narrative of a character who expresses her frustrations with life through extreme actions, including murder. The reviewer notes the book's funn...
Rivers of London is a captivating blend of modern detective fiction and fantasy, featuring a witty protagonist navigating a supernatural London.
Bear Head delves into themes of identity, freedom, and power through the perspectives of a bear, a Mars worker, and a corporate assistant in a dystopian setting.
The post discusses the Advent of Code, a daily coding challenge that has been simplified to 12 days this year. The author reflects on their past experiences with the challenge, the removal of the global leaderboard, and the impact...
The post outlines a multi-step process for exporting highlights and notes from KOReader, a reading application, to a personal blog. It details the steps involved, including exporting highlights in JSON format, setting up a WebDAV ...
5.1Vibe coding and Robocop
2025-07-18 • software development ethics vibe coding robocop ai
The author explores the concept of vibe coding in AI development, comparing it to prototypes and emphasizing its limitations. They reflect on their personal experience using Claude Code to create a simple app for managing tax acco...
The author discusses their journey of moving away from purchasing ebooks on Amazon by jailbreaking their Kindle to use alternative formats like epub. They detail the challenges faced during the jailbreaking process, the installati...
A collection of modern front-end development tips and tricks, highlighting useful CSS and JavaScript techniques while reflecting on outdated practices.
The review discusses a book that explores themes of feminism, societal pressures on women, and the significance of food, particularly butter. The author reflects on their lengthy reading experience, noting that while the book cont...
A personal reflection on the past year, highlighting struggles with motivation, political concerns, and a commitment to charitable giving amidst a chaotic world.
The post discusses the evolution of the FFConf conference, originally known as Full Frontal, highlighting significant changes in its core messaging and content since its inception in 2009. It emphasizes the shift from a focus on J...
A personal solution for tracking Git branches using a command line alias to improve memory and workflow efficiency.
The author expresses frustration over the user interface (UI) design of Apple's new operating system, Tahoe, which they mistakenly upgraded to, believing it was Sequoia. The article critiques the decline in Apple's attention to de...
A blend of dark themes and humor makes 'The Satsuma Complex' an engaging yet uneven read, featuring quirky characters and a talking squirrel.
3.7In Bloom (Sweetpea, #2)
2025-08-12 • pregnancy bloom filter humor peas rhiannon
The review discusses 'In Bloom,' the second book in the Sweetpea series, focusing on the protagonist Rhiannon's experiences during pregnancy. Unlike the first book, which featured a murder spree, this installment presents a more r...
3.6Books I read in 2025
2026-01-01 • literary criticism reading list diversity books
A comprehensive summary of the author's reading in 2025, showcasing book lengths, ratings, and author diversity.
The review reflects on a book set in the 1980s, narrated by Lizzie, an 18-year-old who moves out to work as a dentist's assistant. The story explores themes of independence and familial relationships, particularly Lizzie's complic...