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Full-stack dev, Pacific Northwest. Drupal, React, Node — and the occasional cursed bash script.

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Web apps, open source experiments, and client work spanning Drupal, React, and beyond.

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Thoughts on dev, AI, coffee, and building things that actually work. Updated irregularly.

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Notes on tools and projects I'm actually trying. What it is, what I used it for, and the take.

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Tasting notes, origins, and obsessive reviews of specialty coffee from around the world.

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Dive into a space where coding and technology meet creativity and hands-on experience. Here, explore a collection of thoughts, tutorials, and stories about the tech world, project development, and the journey from being a coffee professional to becoming a full-time developer.

Currently working on projects with Hounder.co, this site shares practical insights, coding tips, and behind-the-scenes looks into the world of web development and tech innovation.

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, life is filled with learning, building, and adventures with Amelia and Eliza—two amazing daughters who inspire curiosity every day.

Enjoy discovering new ideas, coding projects, and stories from a passionate developer crafting the next chapter after coffee, one line of code at a time.

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Espresso Water Filtration: What Actually Matters for Taste

6 November 2026
I used to buy coffee for a living. I traveled the world sourcing it and stood on stage judging it in competitions. I can talk for an hour about roast curves and grind distribution. And after all of that, the thing that changed my espresso the most at home was not a new bag of beans. It was the water.

Five AI tools I'm actually using every day

5 November 2026
I try a lot of AI tools. Most of them last about a day. These five stuck around because they do a real job in my week: scheduling posts, dictating, building apps, and finding work. Nothing here is sponsored. If one of them stops working, I'll drop it and write about whatever replaces it.
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PublicUs 4th Wave Blend

22 October 2026
House blend at PublicUs, Las Vegas: Brazil, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Colombia Huila. Raspberry up front, nice acidity and sweetness, so drinkable black.
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