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Notes Sep 7, 2026

What I learned using AI outside software

At 47, after years in software development, I found myself back on the job market.

Notes Sep 6, 2026

tinypdf: scratching my own itch in the age of AI

One thing I like about the current wave of AI-assisted development is how quickly a small frustration can turn into a working tool.