Going to try and get some weekly journals in again. Mostly so I can talk about some things I’m invovled in, to inspire and collaborate. I’ll primarily be focusing on things outside of work/business.

• Food Bank volunteering
  • We had our first demo for the project we’ve been working on for the past ~2 months. The client was very happy and said “we made their week”.
  • I’m grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in my community.
• Teaching programming
  • continued discussions with a local leader on how we can run a pilot project for teaching programming and new technologies (eg agents) to youth.
  • I want to make sure that the youth aren’t left behind in the haste for innovation.
• PKM
  • Live demo at a Hack613. Saw eyes light up when I explained the idea of an emacs in the browser that is extended using javascript, from inside the app.
  • I’ve successfully resumed using PKM in my daily agenda, note taking and project planning
• Decentralized Internet
  • started work on a proof of concept for a server less blog application that is backed by IPFS.
    • There is no server. Persistence is done through files on IPFS
    • The frontend is an SPA that compiles to html/css/js
      • I am using react, but it can be anything.
    • Shared the concept with a local hacker (hackers are makers not crackers – see more). Their eyes lit up, and they said they loved the vision, approach and asked how they can contribute
  • Writing a paper for application runtime that enables the serverless blog prototype.
    • Will publish this by end of May, 2025.
• This Blog
  • Started Ottawa Column
    • I’m happily living in Ottawa, and want to draw attention to more of the wonderful things happening here.
  • Started Programmer’s Column
    • I love programming
    • I read and write a lot about it
    • I want to remind us of the creativity, art and freedom embodied by programming
• Personal
  • Consistently going on daily walks to relax my mind and get some fresh air.
  • Engaging with inspired members of the Ottawa community to remind myself that there is a lot to be grateful for, and we have many gems all around us.
  • Went on a hike this weekend.
  • Had fun trips to Costco, resisted the temptation to buy everything….

Stay tuned for the next update!