I subscribe to a handful of newsletter, and am generally a pretty online person, so my list of “to read” is never ending. Often, a link is added to my bookmarks never to be seen again, but in this blog post I want to share some things that have stood out.
This will be ever evolving and updated as I find things worth sharing.
Last updated: 7 October 2025.
September 2025
24 September 2025
Beliefs - Lee Robinson
A thoughtful collection of principles and beliefs about development, career, and life. Really resonated with some of his thoughts on remote work and continuous learning.
14 September 2025
Web Design History (2003-2008) - Web Design Museum
Nostalgic trip through the era of Web 2.0 design. Amazing to see how far we’ve come (and what trends we’ve thankfully left behind!).
August 2025
20 August 2025
Nigel the Lonely Gannet - Jim’ll Paint It
A surprisingly touching story about a gannet who made friends with concrete decoy birds. Sometimes the most unexpected stories hit you right in the feels.
4 August 2025
Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again - InsideHook
Practical tips for disconnecting from the digital world. As someone who spends a lot of time online, this was a good reminder to touch grass occasionally.
May 2025
27 May 2025
How to Achieve Ultimate Blog Success in One Easy Step - Jeff Atwood
Spoiler alert: the “one easy step” is to write consistently for years. Simple advice, but not easy to execute.
The History of JavaScript - Deno Blog
Fascinating deep dive into how JavaScript evolved from a “toy language” to running the world. Great read for any developer.
Your Words Are Wasted - Scott Hanselman
A compelling argument for owning your content rather than just posting on social media. Made me appreciate having this blog even more.
14 May 2025
The Men Who Killed Google - Where’s Your Ed At
Biting critique of how Google’s leadership has changed the company’s direction. Eye-opening read about corporate culture and priorities.
How Google and AI Are Killing Travel Blogs Like Mine - Dangerous Business
Relevant to my own travel blogging journey. The challenges of creating original content in the age of AI-generated everything.
The Hidden Cost of AI Coding - Terrible Software
Thoughtful analysis of what we might be losing when we let AI write our code. Important perspective for any developer.
3 May 2025
AI-First Is the New Return to Office - Anil Dash
Interesting comparison between corporate AI mandates and return-to-office policies. Both driven more by executive anxiety than actual productivity gains.
A Strange Stain in the Sky
Capitating piece of creative writing that stuck with me long after reading.
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