Do the The Numbers Know My Taste Better Than I Do?
Over 900 films. 20 years of Letterboxd data. I ran the numbers on my own ratings. The patterns seem to be more honest than anything I'd admit out loud.
Automating Checks for Hold Period in Public Library
I asked Claude to cross-check my Hardcover 'Want to Read' list against the Austin Public Library's catalog. First run. No fixes needed.
The Price You See vs. The Price You Pay
Two pricing systems, two blind spots. India hides the base price. The U.S. hides the final cost. Neither tells you the full number upfront. Click title to read in full.
Minor Inconveniences Solved by Vibe-Coding
Built my first vibe-coded web app with Codex to automate my book-logging workflow. Paste a Goodreads link, add a rating and short review, and it creates a draft Ghost post with metadata and cover image. A five-minute task turned into a one-click fix.
Using ChatGPT at work
finally got access to ChatGPT Enterprise at work—and started uploading grant reports, NSF feedback, and institute docs to speed up analysis. It’s powerful, but there's a teeny tiny limitation on how it handles documents across chats.
