Reading
Rainbow’s End by Vernor Vinge.
Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson.
Learning
Currently learning to build with Codex for this site, mattcalhoun.ca, and an app I’m working on.
Building
Building MattCalhoun.ca and an organizational app for a small business.
Thinking About
The leverage we all have now with the ability to turn ideas into useful code.
Reading
Example entry: notes on AI tools, calm productivity, and a few saved essays.
Learning
Example entry: experimenting with a small Astro workflow and learning how content collections fit together.
Building
Example entry: sketching the first version of a personal site and deciding what not to overbuild.
Thinking About
Example entry: how much structure helps a creative project before it starts getting in the way.
Reading
Example entry: a science fiction novel, a health systems article, and a few bookmarks about learning in public.
Learning
Example entry: comparing simple static-site workflows and making notes about what feels maintainable.
Building
Example entry: collecting early blog ideas and setting aside the ones that need more time.
Thinking About
Example entry: how personal websites can feel useful without turning into portfolios or dashboards.
Reading
Example entry: notes from a book about technology, a few essays about AI, and a saved article about long-term health.
Learning
Example entry: practicing clearer article outlines before drafting full posts.
Building
Example entry: trying a smaller version of a project idea before committing to a bigger one.
Thinking About
Example entry: optimism as a practical habit rather than a mood.
Reading
Example entry: a mix of healthcare, technology, and fiction notes.
Learning
Example entry: paying attention to how small writing habits accumulate.
Building
Example entry: testing project names, page structures, and the first rough shape of the blog.
Thinking About
Example entry: what makes online writing feel personal without feeling too exposed.
Reading
Example entry: saved links about learning, health, and the future of work.
Learning
Example entry: getting comfortable with publishing small updates instead of waiting for perfect essays.
Building
Example entry: deciding what version one of the site should include.
Thinking About
Example entry: how to make a personal site feel like a living notebook.