MyNotes

These scribbles, my kaleidoscope of thought, shall reveal the way I perceive the world.

Archives for January 2026

The Scent of a Photo

Published on 28-01-2026 21:09:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The car's boot full of delicious fish
The car's boot full of delicious fish
My smartphone just showed me a photo, taken exactly four years ago today. I published it on the Fediverse back then, showing nothing but enthusiasm for the great takeout food we had ordered. The truth was different.

The Magpie

Published on 18-01-2026 18:33:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The Magpie - looking inside
The Magpie - looking inside
A bird’s noise is enough to bring back memories of months spent half-trapped because of a magpie.

The Mechanically Perfect Lie

Published on 11-01-2026 19:24:00 by Stefano Marinelli
What was left of the mechanically perfect Mercedes 250D the next morning.
What was left of the mechanically perfect Mercedes 250D the next morning.
A loud noise outside my window brings back a memory from 2002. The night I truly could have died.

The Virtue of Finished Things

Published on 06-01-2026 20:35:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Photo by Lukas Tennie on Unsplash
Photo by Lukas Tennie on Unsplash
An email asking if my software was abandoned made me realize how the ideal of completeness has disappeared from our lives. In an era of mandatory updates and disposable goods, I reflect on the value of boring software - the kind that is finished, reliable, and simply does its job.

The Universes Behind the Lights

Published on 01-01-2026 20:50:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Photo by Dario Morandotti on Unsplash
Photo by Dario Morandotti on Unsplash
A small domestic crime, a cold night walk, and the mind starts to wander...