Born & bred New Englander

NIKKI .LOL

code & sawdust & open roads.

Software programmer, woodworker, motorcycle rider, college student. I live in rural western Massachusetts with a dog named Trixie. Most things are fixable if you're willing to get your hands dirty & life is truly sweet if you just look around.

Trixie!
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Dead Branch Trail, Chesterfield, MA Dead Branch Trail, Chesterfield, MA
trail

A gorgeous sun rise this morning on the trail.

Mar 24, 2026 · field note

Chappell Roan — The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
listening

Chappell Roan

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

I’m someone that isn’t ever up on timely cultural trends. It’s probably my allergies to the status quo or falling into what’s cool or popula…

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Mar 24, 2026 · release

code

AI Discipline

AI is changing how I use and build software. If I'm not deliberate and careful, AI may just change how I think.

Mar 15, 2026 · essay

Right now

riding

Typical New England weather after my first ride means snow and freezing weather is back 😡

trixie

Snow melting, sad Trixie but many more walks outside!

reading

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Zimmerman

listening

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess — Chappell Roan

studying

Multi-source paper due next week 🤦‍♀️