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It Was Always Bigger Than That
250 years later, here's what actually got lost. I love this country. I don't love a flag, and I think a lot of people mix those two things up without realizing it.
Maybe It's Just Me, But Blogging Shouldn't Have This
John Gruber over at Daring Fireball recently gave a name to something we've all been quietly furious about for years: the dickover.
Today, Recent, Fading: The Inkwell Idea I Couldn't Leave Alone
So my RSS tab in Perch runs on Inkwell, Micro. blog’s RSS reader, using my micro. blog token.
The ADA Turns 36. The Work Isn't Done
Thirty-six years ago today, a civil rights law went into effect that said — in plain terms — disabled people belong everywhere. In jobs. In schools.
Happy Palindrome Day! 6-26-26
Today's Date 6-26-26 Palindrome Day ← same both ways → Read it backward. Same thing. I find this unreasonably satisfying.
Your Phone Is About to Get More Expensive — and AI Is Why
Something's been quietly building for the past year that's about to get very loud this fall when new iPhones and Samsung flagships drop. Your next device is going to cost more.
Why I built Perch...
I've been writing blog posts on and off for over 20 years. I survived the Blogger era, bounced around platforms, and eventually landed on Micro.
The Planet Is Still Worth Showing Up For
There's a patch of wild grass behind my tiny house I've never mowed. Something always shows up there — a beetle, a moth, a spider doing its thing.
The "Deaf Gain" That Conquered Space: The Gallaudet 11 🚀
This past week, the world watched four astronauts climb into a capsule called Integrity and fly to the Moon and back for the first time in over fifty years. It was a big deal.
Greece is officially banning social media for kids under 15
So, it’s actually happening. Starting in 2027, Greece is banning social media for anyone under the age of 15. What happened?
Awareness Isn't Enough Anymore
Tal Anderson said it plainly. It’s past time we listened. April is Autism Awareness Month.
Where Did the Word "Geek" Actually Come From?
I’ve been a geek my whole life. I just didn’t always have the word for it. It started early.
My Accidental AI Writing Stack
I didn’t plan to build an AI writing stack. I just kept getting curious. That’s usually how it starts with me.
Can a Robot Love You Back?
I’ve spent a few posts lately talking about how robots make me uneasy. Automation eating jobs. AI making decisions nobody asked it to make.
Is 8GB Still "Enough" in 2026?
I’ve been rocking an M1 M2 Mac mini with 8GB of RAM for a long time now. For the simple stuff—emails, a few tabs, the occasional video—it’s been an absolute champ.
Robots Freak Me Out (And Other Things I Was Wrong About)
I actually got the LEGO Plum Blossom set this past Christmas, but I finally pulled the trigger on the build two weeks ago.
The Robots Are Driving Now. And It's Getting Real
Okay, I have to talk about Waymo. I keep seeing these headlines and every time I do, it gets more real. Because "someday" just became Tuesday.
The Internet Is Filling Up With Slop. Does Anyone Actually Care?
Look at this image below. Really look at it.
Things That Stopped Me Mid-Scroll
You know those moments when you're scrolling through your reading list and something makes you stop mid-sip of coffee? I had a few of those this week.
The Self-Care Trap: Why Your Screen Time Might Be Sabotaging Your Rest
Here's something that's been sitting uncomfortably in my brain lately: I don't really experience what I'd call "screen stress," but I've definitely found myself in those loops where I've been on screens for hours and hours, and I look up and feel...
French Toast Isn't French (And Other Things I Learned Last Week)
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things.
Building Meaning in Finite Time
You're lying in bed, scrolling. Two hours vanish before you even realize it's happening—until suddenly you do. And there it is: the awareness.
Trees on Buildings, Poison in Our Food, and Why I'm Going Analog
So I've been reading about some random stuff lately, and these things have been sitting in my head for a while. Anyway, figured I’d share.
TV Nights: What I’m Watching in February
I’m currently hooked on an exhilarating TV series that combines suspense, drama, and unforgettable characters.
Just got diagnosed? Here's what you need to know
So I've been doing a lot of writing lately for this new organization I'm working with—[OULDHH](https://www. ouldhh.
Promising Science and My Mountain of DNF Books
Posted on Substacks on January 9, 2026 Hey folks, I’m experimenting here.
Thrift store haul
Thrift store haul from Pikeville, KY! Yesterday’s adventures led my parents and me through two local thrift shops, and I struck an absolute jackpot in the book section.
35 Years of the ADA, and Hotels Still Can’t Get It Right
Published on Substack on 1/26/2026 The Americans with Disabilities Act will turn 36 later this year.
Chasing Sunlight: My Vitamin D Journey
Winter's here in Kentucky, which means less sunlight and thinking about vitamin D. Most of us aren't getting enough—[35% of American adults](https://www. prevention.
A Moment of Beauty
I stumbled across this photo of Lago delle Baste in the Dolomites and had to share it. Sometimes you need to pause and appreciate something beautiful.
All Movement Counts (Even the Aimless Kind)
I love to walk. Back when I lived in DC, I'd spend hours on weekends just getting lost in the city with my camera, capturing whatever caught my eye.
What Food Defines You?
I came across a question this week that I can’t stop thinking about. Her answer?
Mediterranean Sunshine for Under $4
I saw a kitchen renovation that made me stop scrolling: a London couple turned their IKEA cabinets into bright-yellow, striped beauties inspired by the towels and umbrellas at an Italian seaside hotel where they vacation every year.