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A Beautiful Wall Moment
A short exchange about retaining wall height turned into an unexpected public comment moment. A familiar phrase surfaced, and I offered a different perspective—what if walls didn’t just divide space, but reflected community through art and murals? Read More
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Who Benefits from Rezoning?
A developer requested rezoning from R1 to R3 to build duplexes, despite a recommendation for denial. After listening to public input, one question stood out: how does this proposal benefit the broader community beyond the applicant? Read More
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Building My Own Hosting Platform
Building my own hosting platform is shifting how I work—consolidating sites, reducing costs, and removing platform limitations. What started as infrastructure is becoming a way to better serve local clients with flexibility, control, and sustainable support. Read More
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Peace Walk, Personal Reflections
A quiet walk for peace became something more—a personal journey through discomfort, reflection, and unexpected connection. Inspired by a traveling Buddhist monk, I found myself questioning, observing, and discovering that sometimes the hardest steps aren’t physical, but deeply internal. Read More
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Pysanky Ukrainian egg
A quiet Sunday visit turned into a hands-on lesson in patience, creativity, and imperfection. While decorating a Ukrainian egg, I rediscovered childhood memories, experimented with unfamiliar techniques, and learned that sometimes the process matters more than the outcome. Read More
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100 Word Stories: Bubble Rap
A playful twist on the “Bubble Wrap” prompt becomes “Bubble Rap,” blending rhyme, rhythm, and storytelling. From clunky drafts to performative verse, this piece explores cadence, creativity, and AI experimentation—ending with a pop, a punchline, and a lingering memory. Read More
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Ringing a Crank Phone Digitally
This relay module enables a Raspberry Pi or Arduino to ring a 1916 wall phone by safely switching an external AC signal to the bell. A transistor drives the relay, preserving isolation while bridging digital control with original electromechanical hardware. Read More
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Detecting a Phones Hand Crank
Building a crank detection module for a 1916 wall phone, this project uses an optocoupler to safely sense magneto activity while preserving original hardware. The design highlights protection, isolation, and modular expansion toward a fully functional hybrid analog-digital telephone system. Read More
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Tourism Website Discussion vs Reality
Public comment highlights gaps between Warren County’s tourism website and reality, including broken pages, missing businesses, and lack of agritourism content. A review prompted by earlier discussions reveals inconsistencies in representation, execution, and the site’s effectiveness as a tourism tool. Read More
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Restoring a Second Life Identity
Revisiting my Dedric Mauriac Second Life archive, I rebuilt thousands of images into a searchable static site and blog. What began as preservation became reflection—reconnecting a virtual life with my real one, and understanding how it shaped who I am today. Read More