The Block That Almost Did What I Wanted: WordPress to Astro
After years of accepting near-matches from the WordPress Site Editor, I rebuilt this site in Astro. It took a month and 220 commits.
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My Mental ADHD Planner: How I Blog Without Burning Out
How I stopped fighting ADHD, accepted creative cycles, and built a simple mental planner to blog consistently without burning out.
10 Types of Websites and What I’d Use to Build Them
When WordPress is enough, and when a specialized no-code tool actually makes more sense for your site.
Vibe Writing and the Line Between Human and Machine
Vibe writing treats AI as a thinking partner, raising fresh questions about originality, intention, and what makes writing human.
Do You Trust Your Instincts? Making Smart WordPress Choices
Smart WordPress choices mix instincts with research, prioritizing real reviews, compatibility, and performance over shiny feature lists.
Why I Write in Markdown for Most of My Work
Markdown keeps my hands on the keyboard and my drafts in files I can open anywhere. Five bits of syntax cover almost everything I write.