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General Update v23

Date: 2025-10-21

Hey there CozyNet readers, it’s about time for another General Update post! October has been another busy month here with all this traveling I’ve been up to. One week I’m in Austin, then another week I’m out in Oklahoma.

How I like to make my websites

Date: 2025-10-15

I know that a lot of people like using static site generators which can make things a whole lot simpler than having to keep up with individual web documents, but I never got onboard with this method of making and maintaining websites, finding it either too restrictive or locking you into a specific application or scripting syntax and template system.

General Update v22

Date: 2025-09-25

If it wasn’t already evident, I had a little break from the WWW, but I’m back to posting again! It was partly due to my attempts in reducing screen time and figuring out where I was spending my time.

My experience with Ubuntu 25.04 and the GNOME desktop

Date: 2025-09-17

As some of you probably know, I like my desktops very traditional. You know the layout, think taskbar with individual tasks for each application, quick launch shortcuts, a start button, system tray icons with a clock, title bars with floating movable windows, menu bars.

Reducing my time spent on screens

Date: 2025-07-22

I haven’t ever really considered the sheer amount of time I spend on my computer, let alone it possibly being an addiction. I mean, it could, but maybe not?

I haven’t watched TV since 2011

Date: 2025-07-01

I’ve not watched the boob tube since at least 2011, which was right around when LOST ended. When it was finally over, that was the last I ever sat down to watch TV as a routine ever again.

CozyNet site updates 06/27/25

Date: 2025-06-27

In case you guys haven’t noticed, especially those of you reading from the news feed, I’ve made some changes to the site!

General Update v21

Date: 2025-06-26

There hasn’t been too terribly much going on with house repairs, but I’m still accumulating power tools. I just recently got the table saw I’ve been eyeing over the year which comes with a portable worksite dolly on wheels.

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Old posts

So long cowpokes

Date: 2025-06-16

There’s been a lot on my mind lately and a lot that’s gone on in life that I don’t talk much about. I tend to keep a tight lip on such matters, not wanting to cause a fuss and all, but I’m just going to be blunt about this one.

General Update v20

Date: 2025-05-14

I wanted to write about some of the things I’ve been working on. It’s taken awhile to get to because I work very slowly by doing a little here and a little there.

Dealing with burnout cozy style!

Date: 2025-04-18

Some days I’ll have both the motivation and focus to complete whatever I need to work on, whether that be chores around the house, studying, or work. Other days can feel like the equivalence of a story writer hitting writer’s block, but more like life block.