MyNotes

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

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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.
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
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
A small domestic crime, a cold night walk, and the mind starts to wander...

Looking Back at 2025, Looking Forward to 2026

Published on 31-12-2025 09:19:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Walking away from the BSDCan final reception at Lowertown Brewery, Ottawa. The perfect end to a life-changing experience.
A peculiar year is coming to a close. Between world-class conferences and rediscovered friendships, here is my personal review of 2025.

Between Then and Now

Published on 29-12-2025 20:50:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Photo by aj_aaaab on Unsplash
Sometimes I need a refuge. A refuge far away in space and time, remembering those who are no longer here.