Neale's Blog

Blog is short for “web log”: a public online journal.

The audience I have in mind is usually:

  1. People living in the future (my descendants)
  2. People alive right now who need help with something I know a lot about
  3. Friends and family

Main topics I write about include:

Technology and Computing
hands-on projects, software development, in-depth discussions on operating systems, network configurations, cybersecurity, and the societal impact of technology.
Music & Musical Instruments
learning music, musical instrument design and construction, and maintenance of musical instruments; with a heavy emphasis on Irish traditional music like Uilleann bagpipes, flutes, and whistles.
Travel & Sustainability
business and personal travel, how to pack light, and my efforts to reduce carbon emissions through taking trains whenever I can.
In-Depth Analysis & Investigations
Applying my knowledge and skills to analysis of various topics and events, including the CLRG cheating scandal.
Old TV shows
I have an on-again, off-again history of summarizing episodes of Doctor Who and The Love Boat.

I try to avoid politics and other headline-type issues, although I’m happy to dive into hot-button issues where I can provide expert analysis. Otherwise, this is mostly hobbies and idle thoughts.