The Darth Mall a personal website

2024

Cooking Software at Home

Thoughts on Robin Sloan’s analogy that computer programming for yourself is like cooking at home

into the wreck

In which Erin Kissane introduces her new endeavor researching social media and online communities

Sigil 11 and Magic Cards

In which Helvetica Blanc reveals a set of cards they designed for Magic: The Gathering

How to make choices

In which Mike Monteiro introduces us to The Strong Choice Doctrine

Thoughtful

On the distinction between being intelligent and being thoughtful

fraidycat

A cool reader for RSS and more

Consequences vs. Punishment

On the difference between consequences and punishment for reckless driving (and in parenting).

Driven to Distraction

Mandy Brown wrote a thoughtful post about attention, social media, and creativity that struck a chord for me.

Be Your Kid’s Safe Person

Kids are people, and they deserve the same respect and consideration that you expect from your friends

Hobbies Count

Mike Monteiro had a great post about how ‘hobby’ is a bad word, and I think I agree.

Keeping All the Plates Spinning

In which I recomment Cassy Lottman’s post about her “productivity stream” and briefly reflect on the term “productivity”

Tactile Crossing Maps

A short YouTube video from Linus Bowman about these absolutely brilliant tactile maps of intersections for the visually impaired

RSS-only Notes

In which I begin an experiment with RSS

Forgetful Tools

Thinking about the value of software that can help you forget things, instead of burdening you with them forever.

Mobility

How growing up 30 minutes from anything turned me into an urbanist

The IndieWeb is for Developers

The IndieWeb is essentially by developers for developers, and I think that’s fine because I’m unconvinced that its technologies are all that important