On this page, I collect all the short posts that are part of Just Me Wanderer, my experiment in discovering and sharing completely random posts from across the IndieWeb.
Just Me Wanderer: Pink Lady Mural in LA
This post features a photograph of a mural by James Haunt in Los Angeles, California, with links to his Instagram. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: Digital Echoes & Strange Thoughts
This post explores a personal reflection on internet corners and lingering vaccine discussions, with a humorous drawing. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: A Simple Web Reflection
This post shares a personal thought about the continued value of the independent web experience. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: Kiwanuka’s ‘Fudge’: A Weekend Vibe
This blog post shares Michael Kiwanuka's thoughts on his album 'Fudge' and its relaxing, mellow sound. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: FBI’s 1987 Hacker Profile
This article details the FBI's 1987 profile of hackers, offering insight into early cybercrime investigations. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: Interview with San Diego Mayor
This blog post links to a podcast and YouTube video featuring an interview with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: ESXi Rsync Backup – A Personal Note
This blog post details a personal effort to create a static rsync binary for ESXi backups, referencing recovery from cancer treatments. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: My Linux Mint Journey
This post details my personal experience customizing Linux Mint for a smoother, more enjoyable workflow. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: AI Vertigo: A Personal Reflection
This blog post shares slides from a talk about navigating the unsettling feeling of AI’s rapid changes. Read the original post → What is Just Me Wanderer?
Just Me Wanderer: A Simple Reflection
This excerpt describes a personal journey of letting go and finding peace through quiet reduction. What is Just Me Wanderer Read the original post →
Just Me Wanderer: Bluu: A Web Index Project
Here is a first example of what Just Me Wanderer finds if we start looking for completely random blog posts on the Indieweb. This particular blog post details a personal project where a man built his own web index in Hungary from 2009 to 2012. What is Just Me Wanderer Read the original post →
I love the randomness of this experiment. But here’s something I’m curious about: what happens when someone discovers a subject they never knew existed, but doesn’t particularly enjoy reading about it? Is that still a successful discovery? Perhaps curiosity isn’t always about finding things we like. Sometimes it’s about finding out just how much of the world we’ve been ignoring.