Hayao Miyazaki and optimistic nihilism

Yesterday, I found the post i think we're obsessed with aesthetic on the Discovery Feed. It featured quite a few nice quotes. My favourite was this one: <...

The Dark Forest and the Cozy Web

An illustrated diagram exposing the inner layers of the dark and cozy web

How I Write Alt-Text - 12 Aug 2026 03:30 UTC

‘Alt-text’ is short for alternative text, and is used to convey the substance of visual content as text. It is important for people with visual disabilities, though is beneficial for a wide range of people. It is useful for low-speed connections where an image might not load, for searching for an image, for SEO/AIO/GEO, for cases where a link to an image is broken, for understanding context, and for a variety of other gains.

Beneath The Fig Tree | @maisonrickie | Substack

Navigating life through a cultural and historical lens. Making sure my figs don't rot in pursuit of a life well lived. Click to read Beneath The Fig Tree | @maisonrickie, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Coby Cat's Abode

Hiya! Welcome to Coby Cat's humble abode. I'm currently sprucing up the place, so pardon the dust. Want to explore? The About page has the usual intro stuff, plus some personal essays and even some fun surprises. The Portfolio showcases my visual dabblings. The Articles section dives into all sorts of topics—sometimes deeply personal, sometimes just focused. And the Links page? It's my curated collection of neat links, online media, and personal sites.