Tangents

Short micro-blog posts that are more akin to a rant from your conspiracy theory neighbor than they are thoughtful prose.

  • 2023 Books In Review

    2023 Books In Review

    Reading Time: 7 minutesUnlike the 2022 list, I’m actually writing this post before the new year. This year’s book list isn’t as robust as last year’s, but it does include a few re-reads. For what it’s worth, any book that holds up after re-reading it is worth mention. My partner and I have a new…

  • My Go-To Packages for Laravel Apps

    My Go-To Packages for Laravel Apps

    Reading Time: 5 minutesMany web applications require a similar base functionality for the backbone of the project. This can be authentication, permission handling, status and mode updates, and tracking activity. As a developer who uses a lot of Laravel in our web services, why would I spend time reinventing the wheel when I can simple…

  • ‘Till Death Do Us Part: Term Limits

    ‘Till Death Do Us Part: Term Limits

    Reading Time: 10 minutesCongress “Congress is too old, they don’t have a stake in the game.” Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Every so often, a news article or viral video circulates showcasing a supreme court justice or congressperson struggling with age related hardships. As of writing, the focus has been on Mitch McConnell, who recently froze during…