I started this blog to share my thoughts on boardgaming and to practice some of my software development skills. It has since evolved into much more, enjoy!
While Gaming
1923 Cotton Club
June 28, 2026
A simple enough worker placement game, where you are buying cards from a tableau to build up your night club. Comes in a tight box with really nice art and a great sense of the setting. Not jumping to play again as much as I wanted to play 1975 White Christmas again (same publisher).
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While Reading
The galaxy and the ground within - Becky Chambers
June 28, 2026
This is clearly a covid book, the plot involves a small group of strangers isolated from the outside world, as the authorities work to restore planet wide travel. While it is a light and simple story it is very engaging and we'll written. I'm continually delighted reading Becky Chambers works and this was no different. I look forward to I more of her works. 4.5/5
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While Coding
Email Blog
August 4, 2025
Finally I have my email to blog pipeline built! Multiple years in the making. Claude Code greatly reduced the effort and complexity of building and hosting it on Digital Ocean. I only see a future with more custom software now that AI can assist with development.
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While Blogging
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