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all-state 2026: my first (and last) year

My unforgettable experience at the 2026 California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) as concertmaster of the Symphony Orchestra—highlights, funny chaperone moments, snapped strings, and the magic of making music with the best in the state.

Posted on 01B07

something feels off with my photography

Digital is perfect. Too perfect. Why I’m daydreaming about film photography and how it could change my emotional value of photography.

Posted on 01A09

notable features in my neovim config

A tour of the custom features I have built directly into my Neovim config, from a custom tabline and statusline to small QoL automations, showing how far you can go with minimal plugins.

Posted on 00Z01

what is the arvelie date system?

An introduction to the Arvelie date system, what draws me to it, and why I use it throughout this site.

Posted on 00Y10

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michael @m1ch43ly0.dev

01K04 - 12:55

watched the sf symphony play dvorak 9, rach 1 piano concerto, and a premier. the sound felt a bit stuffy, and i didn’t like the conductor very much. he didn’t draw out the sound of the orchestra that i saw david robertson do last week with mahler 9.

michael @m1ch43ly0.dev

01J11 - 09:00

read annihilation by jeff vandermeer last night in 3 hours. it was a very interesting read. i appreciated the “personal account” retelling, as well as how the plot gets revealed. it’s very unclear what is happening toward the beginning, and it was satisfying to finish in one sitting.

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