I am restarting my blog with a simple stack: the Astro Framework for a fast, content‑first site, and a blog section designed around the KISS principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The goal is clarity; both in design and in content.
Astro ships zero JavaScript by default and uses “islands” for interactivity only where needed, which means faster loads and fewer moving parts. KISS acts as a filter: if something doesn not help the reader understand, trust, or act, it gets simplified or removed. Expect clean typography, minimal navigation, and no decorative clutter.
I am incorporating AI to refine posts, not to generate them wholesale. Think of it as an editorial assistant; it helps with structure and clarity, while I remain the author of record.
This entails the following:
- No brazen copy‑pasting; drafts start from my outline and notes.
- Heavy vetting of facts against primary or reputable sources.
- Full narrative control: I set the angle, examples, and tone.
- Human humor stays human; if a line doesn not land, it a cut.
The site is on live development mode, but the direction is clear: fast pages, simple design, and posts that blend careful research with a human opinion.