A digital garden on the open web.
Hello, I'm Mike. I care about the IndieWeb, digital sovereignty, and the open web. I'm a developer and team lead based in Richmond, VA, and this site is my corner of the internet.
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My experience serving as a juror on the 2026 cold case rape trial of Maurice Muhammad in Richmond, VA, where DNA evidence from a 1992 rape kit identified the defendant more than 30 years after the crime.
What to actually expect when you're called for jury duty in Richmond, VA, from the confusing mail instructions to voir dire and everything in between.
I created a slash page for my smart home setup! Check it out if that's your jam.
Good grief, I'm thinking and talking about AI too much. Sorry about that. I, too, am exhausted by it and after this, I will try my very best to stfu about it in public channels.
Exploring where to draw the line on AI use when it comes to displaying 'No AI' badges on your website.