Since I started browsing minifeed.net more frequently, I've found myself reading more and more articles and subscribing to more RSS feeds, this also makes me feel more connected to the indie web.
Today, I came across this excerpt from thejaymo.net's blog that truly resonates with me:
A blog in 2025 should be a destination. They don't just distribute — they accumulate. They hold time, build presence, and concretise.
This resonates with me at an opportune moment, as I've been writing more frequently and gradually overcoming my fear of expressing my thoughts in public.
Cesare Nai — a friend of mine currently working on Miraggio, a blog/newsletter built around interviews with photographers — and I had a conversation last Saturday. Despite the 100 kilometers between us, we simultaneously realized that our pursuit of perfection in every area of life has been chipping away at the joy of simply doing things.
While talking with my friend Elisa, I admitted that I struggle with dating apps. Not because I'm unwilling to try — but mostly because I'm "me". I have my quirks, and I'm not convinced six pictures and three prompts are enough to convey them. That's probably why those platforms don't really work for me.
Still, I'm in a phase where I want to meet more people, so I'm leaving that door open for now.
I don't know if I will close this experiment soon, since I'm currently in the mood to meet more people.
I finished reading Tamara Shopsin's "LaserWriter II", and I'm collecting some highlights from the book to write about it (it helps me to be mindful when reading).
I also bought a new photo book in a street market titled "Il Fotogiornalismo in Italia - Linee di Tendenza e Percorsi."
Over the weekend, I visited Sala Gonin, a Baroque architectural room located on the ground floor of the Torino Porta Nuova station. Once used as a waiting room for the sovereigns and the Savoy court. The frescoes in the room symbolize the three essential elements required for the functioning of a steam engine: fire, water, and coal.
I also watched the F1 race this Sunday. I particularly enjoyed the duel between Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Penny is the reason I've been getting back into Formula 1. This was only the second race I’ve watched this season. The spark was reignited last September, on my birthday, during the 2024 Italian Grand Prix. As an Italian, I'm contractually obligated to be a Ferrari fan.
To wrap up the week, yesterday I went to take a beer with Francesco, and we watched the compilation of a C++ codebase (yes, really). I also tried "Punt e Mes" for the first time, and I swear I taste sour cherries in it.
Here are some reflections from the past week: