News
My New Website is Live! 🎉
I’ve officially moved to Ghost. A cleaner, faster, and simpler space for my work. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
Jeff Finley
Technology
The WordPress Drama has Made Me Reconsider My Website Rebuild
My rebuild is on hold for the time being because I feel like there's a shakeup coming in WordPress land. Shit is going down and the future of WordPress is in jeopardy.
Personal Growth
Free "Feeling States" Meditation for Interval Timers
A few weeks ago I created this "feeling states" meditation using an interval timer app on my phone.
General
Hurricane Helene hits close to home
Hurricane Helene hit close to home. We have family that has been impacted and places we love are gone. We've been reflecting on loss, resilience, and unexpected silver linings.
Technology
Another WordPress Meltdown
Remember when I wrote about whose reality are you living in ? Well, this week my attention has been glued to
Technology
AI writing tools making me a better writer?
I never saw myself as a fiction writer, but AI had me fumbling my way into storytelling. In this post, I share my favorite AI tools that helped me with story structure, character development, and creative writing.
Love & Relationships
Whose Reality Are You Living In?
Ever feel like you're living in someone else's world? After a recent trip with friends, I craved quiet and solitude. I wondered, "Whose reality am I living in? Mine or theirs?"
Music
Making Music, WordPress Drama, and Rumpelstiltskin
Here's what I've been working on and working through this week. Making music, WordPress drama, mindful
General
My Thoughts on Raygun and Olympic Breaking
So the Olympics ended last week and I've been sorely missing it. But I've been glued
Esoteric
Some Tips for Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms
This week, a reader (hi Rich 👋) asked me my thoughts on microdosing shrooms. Any do's and don'
Technology
Bridge Builders: AI Website Design and Other Workflows
Today I had the pleasure of watching the latest Bridge Builders live-stream . It was a deep dive into two different
Technology
Going back to school for web design?
Thinking about going back to school for web design at 42. Good idea or waste of money? I asked for advice, got some strong opinions, and now I’m rethinking it.
News
Weekly Update - Breakdancing, Cycling, and Productivity Edition
Jeff here, I hope you've had a good week. It's Finley Fridays! Today I want to
Technology
WordPress vs Everyone Else
I got caught up in a fascinating discussion in Kevin Geary’s Inner Circle sparked by Jamie Marsland’s video
News
Website Design Updates - June 2024
Jeff here. It's been a hugely productive week. I don't know if it's the
Esoteric
Microdosing Shrooms for Anxiety and OCD
I started microdosing shrooms this week.
If you're not familiar, microdosing means I'm taking small amounts
Personal Growth
Procrastination or ADD?
I want to talk to you today about procrastination and distraction. I feel like I'm struggling with this
Love & Relationships
Anger and Resentment - A Wake Up Call
The past two weeks have been quite challenging emotionally. My partner Cara and I have had several fights (about the
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