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About Anthurian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anthurian.com is my personal corner of the web. a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York College at Potsdam and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Potsdam.With over 25 years in IT \u2014 ranging from DevOps and release engineering to middleware and web development \u2014 I use this space to share both professional insights and personal interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name \u201cAnthurian\u201d comes from a fictional town I created for a short story years ago. It stuck, and now it\u2019s the name for a site that\u2019s evolved from static HTML and ASP pages to its current WordPress form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find a mix of content here \u2014 everything from tech talk and creative writing to reflections on media, history, food, and geek culture. It\u2019s not overly curated; it\u2019s just where I collect and share the things that interest me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re curious about my work and experience, please see my resum\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why this site exists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because memory is slippery. Because stuff that feels ordinary today might be fascinating tomorrow. Because the Internet is full of noise, and I wanted to carve out a quiet place for reflection, nostalgia, and curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll find here<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mostly stories and observations\u2014sometimes about old tech, sometimes about family, sometimes about random things I\u2019ve found in boxes or bookshelves. If it’s under the History<\/strong> tag, it’s usually a look back at something that’s stuck with me or made me wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I believe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Little things are worth saving.<\/strong> A single photo or object can spark a whole conversation with the past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Everyone\u2019s history matters.<\/strong> Not just the famous folks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sharing is part of remembering.<\/strong> Writing it down or talking about it helps keep it alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What this isn\u2019t<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s not an academic project. It\u2019s not a blog chasing clicks. It\u2019s not about having the final word on anything. It\u2019s just one person\u2019s way of holding on to what\u2019s felt meaningful \u2014 and hoping others might connect with it, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Come on in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019ve ever saved an old ticket stub or found a dusty notebook and got a little emotional, you\u2019ll probably feel at home here. Read what\u2019s here, leave a comment if you like, and if something you see reminds you of your own story \u2014 I’d love to hear it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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