I've been reading your blog for a while now, and you've inspired me to actually setup my own little VPS and get down and dirty with hosting my own website, even with a forge and all that! I've referenced you in my first post
I wonder what I'm going to write about, but I'll just Let It Happen...
Love the minimal and thoughtful design of your site and everything you’re doing with it. Am now a fan and regular reader of the blog. Keep up the excellent work.
You have a lovely site. It's a motivation to improve my own, as well as a tremendous silo of good and cool information. Thanks for putting it out there!
Hey! Just wanted to say that I really love your blog. The way you express yourself and the clear fascination you have for the small and comfortable details in life is an absolute joy to read. Thanks again, and please continue writing,
Daniel
I read the posts about writing without a screen. I didn't know there were other people doing this! I have also thought the same about it feeling easier to write with my eyes closed. I haven't really done anything hardware wise-on this topic, but I did do some Emacs stuff. There is this package called typewriter mode or something like that that hinders you from deleting words, so you just have to keep writing. I also used some text-to-speech thing that could help me remember what words I had just written. I think I forgot about it fairly soon after setting it up, but I have continued to write in this way when it has helped me. In fact, most of this comment (except the very beginning) was written with my eyes closed!
Now I wonder if there is potential for like a super portable device with only a keyboard that for note taking. You just write what you're thinking about, and then you'll have to sort it out later when you're at your computer. Something for writing when you're on the go basically. Don't have to worry about screen glare if there's no screen!
I love talking to you; your joy and enthusiasm about the web and the world are inspiring and can be felt everywhere on your website.
waples wrote...
The word "content" feels like cardboard!!! It's like saying "I need to eat something" versus "We're having stew tonight". CONTENT feels like a thing intended for passive consumption, whereas Stories are delightful and memorable. Being intentional wit ya word usage is so real!!! You are so real for that, for real
Your blog is really cool! The site is super well designed, and I think you have a lot of excellent thoughts on the future of the web. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work when I have time :]
your site is super cool and you seem like a cool person too! the website ideas page is super helpful, I'm planning to make my own website ASAP and you've given me a bunch of fun ideas. have an awesome day!
P.S. - Site is a wip; that's currently just one I have some rough planning on thats on a markdown pastebin site. Im hoping to get on neocities or nekoweb soon :)
awesome blog! theres so much cool web technology i havent heard about.
a tiny annoyance i have is that with the kindle web browser the links are indistinguishable from normal text (since the screen is in black and white)
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Nikhil wrote...
Website: https://nikhil.ioHello James! Love your website, especially the "Moments of Joy" section. I hope you have a most splendid day :)
Agnes wrote...
Website: https://agnes.lovelove your site and will have a lot of fun going through it today. have a chill day!
Thomas wrote...
The design of this website feels just perfect.
Tom Oostveen wrote...
Website: https://toostveen.nlI've been reading your blog for a while now, and you've inspired me to actually setup my own little VPS and get down and dirty with hosting my own website, even with a forge and all that! I've referenced you in my first post
I wonder what I'm going to write about, but I'll just Let It Happen...
Nora wrote...
Website: https://noracudazzo.comYou're such a cool person and you make really fun blogposts and quizzes. Happy Sunday!
CJ wrote...
Website: http://www.themorse.blogLong time reader, your posts have inspired me to get my first blog off the ground so thank you for that
JohnG wrote...
Website: https://johngarland.org/Love the Clouds post. When I am relaxed I see shape and pattern in everything around. Its a wonderful feeling.
Thamara wrote...
Website: https://thamara.co.ukLove the minimal and thoughtful design of your site and everything you’re doing with it. Am now a fan and regular reader of the blog. Keep up the excellent work.
Eetu wrote...
Website: https://moonwriting.blog/Your blog is so cool! I love your writing style, MJ and Artemis!
Tinygent wrote...
Website: https://grimmdrewit.comYour website is so cosy. I'm having a wonderful time looking through it.
Cory wrote...
Website: https://corywmcdonald.com/I love your website! it's so cute. Thanks for sharing all your moments of joy and wonder with the world! xo from California!
Thomas wrote...
Website: https://tccq.netYou have a lovely site. It's a motivation to improve my own, as well as a tremendous silo of good and cool information. Thanks for putting it out there!
tgum wrote...
Website: https://tgum.nekoweb.orgI listened to the wonders of web weaving podcast yesterday and it was great! Lots of interesting things. I'm excited for the next episode!
Daniel wrote...
Website: https://doserver.topHey! Just wanted to say that I really love your blog. The way you express yourself and the clear fascination you have for the small and comfortable details in life is an absolute joy to read. Thanks again, and please continue writing,
Daniel
Lots of relevant info wrote...
Website: https://a-blog-with.relevant-information.comI read the posts about writing without a screen. I didn't know there were other people doing this! I have also thought the same about it feeling easier to write with my eyes closed. I haven't really done anything hardware wise-on this topic, but I did do some Emacs stuff. There is this package called typewriter mode or something like that that hinders you from deleting words, so you just have to keep writing. I also used some text-to-speech thing that could help me remember what words I had just written. I think I forgot about it fairly soon after setting it up, but I have continued to write in this way when it has helped me. In fact, most of this comment (except the very beginning) was written with my eyes closed!
Now I wonder if there is potential for like a super portable device with only a keyboard that for note taking. You just write what you're thinking about, and then you'll have to sort it out later when you're at your computer. Something for writing when you're on the go basically. Don't have to worry about screen glare if there's no screen!
Jo wrote...
Website: https://dead.gardenI love talking to you; your joy and enthusiasm about the web and the world are inspiring and can be felt everywhere on your website.
waples wrote...
The word "content" feels like cardboard!!! It's like saying "I need to eat something" versus "We're having stew tonight". CONTENT feels like a thing intended for passive consumption, whereas Stories are delightful and memorable. Being intentional wit ya word usage is so real!!! You are so real for that, for real
Roan Fourie wrote...
Website: https://www.roanfourie.co.zaHi, I enjoyed your "100 things you can do on your personal website" article. Checked out your webpage too. Thanks for the work!
Mary Seph wrote...
Website: https://maryseph.com/Hi! Passing by to write that I find MJ just the cutest! I wish their cup stays balanced forever and ever!
Brian wrote...
Website: https://improvesomething.todayThanks for writing, and especially for the ‘Moments of Joy’ section. What a delight.
corvus wrote...
Keep up the great work and enjoy surfing the indie web
cinna wrote...
Website: https://cinnaisreallycool.straw.page/this is so cute! I'm new to the indieweb and your site inspired me a lot <3
Skylar wrote...
Website: https://skyebound.gayYour blog is really cool! The site is super well designed, and I think you have a lot of excellent thoughts on the future of the web. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work when I have time :]
donnie wrote...
Website: https://fluffle.cc/gltyour site is super cool and you seem like a cool person too! the website ideas page is super helpful, I'm planning to make my own website ASAP and you've given me a bunch of fun ideas. have an awesome day!
P.S. - Site is a wip; that's currently just one I have some rough planning on thats on a markdown pastebin site. Im hoping to get on neocities or nekoweb soon :)
Dan wrote...
Website: https://l-o-o-s-e-d.netCool site!
Sudip(BlackPirateX) wrote...
Website: https://blackpiratex.comVery cool website. Going to copy some of your design elements ;) hope you don't mind.
tgum wrote...
Website: https://tgum.nekoweb.orgawesome blog! theres so much cool web technology i havent heard about.
a tiny annoyance i have is that with the kindle web browser the links are indistinguishable from normal text (since the screen is in black and white)
Malloy wrote...
Website: https://wheresurmalloytonight.neocities.org/hi ! found you through the poem to html converter, what a lovely website !!!
Jesse wrote...
Website: https://www.miksimum.com/Lovely site, and thank you for drawing my attention to that gorgeous Monet painting! I very much enjoyed your attentive response and reflection
Clover wrote...
Website: http://www.sweetcharm.netnice site, writings, and art collection~ keep it up ^^
lzon wrote...
Website: https://lzon.caHi James!
I just wanted to say that you were the inspiration for starting my own blog, and I wanted to thank you.
I've been building it since the end of 2025 and its been so fun and fulfilling.
Anna wrote...
Website: https://www.pixel-dirt.comYour 'Moments of Joy' section reminded me to share more little moments of joy on my blog :) Always enjoy the visit.
Zachary Kai wrote...
Website: https://zacharykai.netHooray for the guestbook! One of the most wonderful blogs on the internet! And one of the reasons I started a website too (perhaps the first personal website I discovered all of two years ago.)
Joe wrote...
Website: https://artlung.com/One of the best sites on the internet!
ava wrote...
Website: https://blog.avas.spaceGreat blog and great guestbook! :p