Hello, I'm Mike. Welcome to my digital garden on the open web. I'm a developer and team lead working remote from Richmond, VA.
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I'm against gerrymandering, but I voted Yes in Virginia
The tension between voting your principles and voting strategically in a polarized moment, and why I chose the latter even though I hate it.
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Trip Report: Saturday biking around Richmond, VA
A Saturday ebike tour around Richmond, from the Virginia Capital Trail to Pony Pasture, with a stop at The Veil and an unfortunate flat tire.
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Re: On AI-enhanced Writing
My response to @enocc@mastodon.social blog post. I feel I have a minority opinion on the topic. I think we should just the product, not the the how.
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My Experience as a Juror on a Cold Case Rape Trial
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.
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I Was Called for Jury Duty in Richmond, VA. Here's What I Wish I'd Known.
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.