Personal Blog

Thoughts on design,
technology & slow living.

I write about building things on the internet, the craft of software, and occasionally what I'm reading or thinking about.

Recent Writing

The Quiet Case for Slower Software
Why I stopped chasing every new framework and started asking what my tools actually cost me.
On Building in Public Without Burning Out
Sharing your work online is powerful — until it isn't. Some notes on finding the right distance.
What I Learned Running a Server for a Year
A personal account of self-hosting, unexpected costs, and the strange satisfaction of owning your stack.
Reading List: Books That Changed How I Work
Eight books, a few years apart, that quietly rewired how I think about attention and craft.
Typography Is Not Decoration
Most developers treat type as an afterthought. Here's why that's a mistake — and how to do better.

About

Software, writing,
and the space between.

I'm a developer and occasional writer based in Toronto. I've been building things on the web for about a decade — mostly tools for small teams and solo creators.

This blog is where I think out loud. No newsletter, no algorithm — just words, when I have something worth saying.

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