Cashflow Positive
August was the first month in over three years I didn't get a massive Digital Ocean invoice for Mastodon hosting.
Virtually Benevolent
Michael Stanclift
Format Change
Virtually Benevolent has moved from Ghost to Astro, trading ActivityPub and a database-backed system for Markdown, static files, and simpler publishing.
Winding Down
The final days of the vmst.io Mastodon instance, including what happens when it enters federation self-destruct mode on June 30, 2026.
Deprecation Notice
After nearly four years, the vmst.io Mastodon instance will shut down on June 30, 2026. What is changing, and what users need to do.
3PAP
A short, self-incriminating dialogue with my wife about why one person could possibly need three CPAP machines.
Air Quality
My new Ecobee's air quality sensor insists I live inside a volcano. Comparing its wild VOC readings against my Eve sensors and the raw API.
Sleep Apnea
A visit to the ENT for tonsil stones turned into a snoring complaint, an at-home sleep study, and a sleep apnea diagnosis.