Blog

I write to make sense of the world around me. In addition to writing on this website, I also write at https://dataalltheway.com and https://outdoorsyindians.com on topics related to data science and outdoor activities respectively. I also have a close replica of this website and the blog posts on my Gemini capsule at gemini://rohitfarmer.com. Besides writing long-form articles listed on this page, I also maintain a Tinylog for statuses that are not long enough for a blog post but are not ephemeral for a social media post.

I also maintained a blog on Medium.com for non-technical articles, which still exists, although I do not intend to write on it anymore. Below are some of my featured articles from https://rohitfarmer.medium.com/.

Collecting Postcards from all 50 States in the USA

Collecting and sharing postcards from all 50 U.S. states, sent by kind strangers across the country.

My Political Views

I lean toward “data.”

What I’ve Come to Appreciate About Life in the USA

A personal reflection on the everyday comforts and public resources in the U.S. that make life unexpectedly fulfilling.

Why I’m Saying No to Smartwatches

A reflection on how smartwatches breed distraction, invade privacy, and forsake the timeless elegance of a simple, traditional watch.

Beyond Victimhood: Breaking the Cycle of Endless Suffering

Discover why victimhood outlasts any painful event and learn how to break free, reclaim power, and rise above suffering.

Goals 2025

A reflection on past goals and a plan for sustainable progress in writing, fitness, and outdoor adventures.

Default Apps 2024

A list of default apps from 2024

Tech and Tools of 2024: My Gear, Software, and Workflow Updates

A review of the gadgets, software, and workflows that enhanced my daily life and adventures in 2024.

Legacy Mortality and the Unseen Cost of Wealth

Exploring the complex relationship between wealth, mortality, legacy, and the societal resentment that shapes how we are remembered.

Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

AI tools free writers to focus on sharing personal stories and unique perspectives.

Rainbow Cake and Harris Teeter

How a Cake Decorator Turned a Rocky Start Into a Rainbow Delight.

How to Setup a Gemini Capsule/Website on a Google Cloud Compute Instance

Gemini is an application-layer internet communication protocol similar to HTTP and Gopher.

My New Hobby: Birding with Merlin Bird ID

I might be getting into birding …

Security and Service Concerns at Strathmore Court

My frustration with security and services at the Strathmore Court apartments.

Movie Review: AK-47 Kalashnikov

I found pure honesty and innocence in this movie, even though it’s about a weapon that has caused much pain in the entire world in one way or another.

Revisiting my views about Mastodon

Sharing my two years of experience on Mastodon and fediverse.