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Version 2.0.0 of sequelize-migration-wrapper Released

Version 2.0.0 of sequelize-migration-wrapper Released

After almost five years of no updates, I finally released version 2.0.0 of sequelize-migration-wrapper, my npm package for Sequelize migrations.
“Why Trucks Keep Getting Bigger”

“Why Trucks Keep Getting Bigger”

I’ve noticed this trend every time I go back to the US and have wondered why it happens. This video explains it.
One Blog vs Many

One Blog vs Many

I am currently running five different blogs, but is it really better to separate them or just have one blog with everything?
Old Blog Posts

Old Blog Posts

I took some time this afternoon to import hundreds of old blog posts into this blog.
“We’re Walling Off The Open Internet To Stop AI”

“We’re Walling Off The Open Internet To Stop AI”

A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon an interesting article on TechDirt about how many websites have started to wall themselves off from the open internet in order to prevent AI bots from scraping their content. I have thoughts about it.
More Thoughts on Replacing WordPress

More Thoughts on Replacing WordPress

It seems like when I’m not writing posts on one of my blogs, I’m thinking about whether or not to replace WordPress as my CMS. It’s an endless quest that I have gone on several times without ever actually replacing the software.

My German Blog

Heißt es, wenn ich als Mann einen Rock trage, dass ich schwul oder trans bin?

Heißt es, wenn ich als Mann einen Rock trage, dass ich schwul oder trans bin?

Diese Frage ist eine der Ersten, die sich viele Männer stellen oder gestellt bekommen, wenn sie ihre Liebe zu Kleidung entdecken, die man normalerweise in der Frauenabteilung findet. Lass uns also über dieses Thema sprechen.
Absatzstiefel im Büro

Absatzstiefel im Büro

In diesem Beitrag teile ich einige meiner Erfahrungen mit dem Tragen von Absatzstiefeln in der Öffentlichkeit und im Büro. Spoiler: Es gab einige großartige Begegnungen!
Microsoft ade: Trump-Politik treibt Dänemark zu Open-Source-Software

Microsoft ade: Trump-Politik treibt Dänemark zu Open-Source-Software

In Deutschland gibt es immer wieder mal diverse Versuche auf Open-Source-Lösungen umzusteigen. Jetzt ist Dänemark an der Reihe.
Alles-Ablehnen-Button auf Webseite ist Pflicht

Alles-Ablehnen-Button auf Webseite ist Pflicht

Das ist für mich als User eine echt tolle Nachricht. Ich finde Cookie-Banner ohnehin nervig und es ist nur noch schlimmer, dass viele Webseitenbetreiber den „Alles ablehnen“ Knopf verbergen.
Was bedeutet eigentlich „Femininität in der Maskulinität fördern“?

Was bedeutet eigentlich „Femininität in der Maskulinität fördern“?

Was bedeutet eigentlich „Feminität in der Männlichkeit fördern“? In diesem Artikel diskutiere ich, was das für mich bedeutet und was ich mit meinem Blog erreichen möchte.
Mein erstes Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock

Mein erstes Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock

Das erste Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock zu erscheinen, kann für jeden Mann eine erschütternde Erfahrung sein, aber diejenigen, die den Sprung wagen, werden reichlich belohnt. Das ist meine Erfahrung.

Haunting Alex

A New Concept for the Stories Section

A New Concept for the Stories Section

I have decided to completely reconceptualize the Stories section of Haunting Alex. This is what I’ve changed it to.
A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand

A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand

A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand is an interesting modern dive into the world originally created by Shirley Jackson in The Haunting of Hill House.
Stirrings in The Black House by Ambrose Ibsen

Stirrings in The Black House by Ambrose Ibsen

Stirrings in The Black House is another very interesting take on the traditional ghost and haunted house trope. It is definitely worth a read.
What fascinates me about horror?

What fascinates me about horror?

Ever since I was old enough to understand what ghosts were, I have had an enduring fascination with the paranormal and horror in general. This is a self-reflection on this interest.
The First Public-Domain Stories Are Online

The First Public-Domain Stories Are Online

I’m happy to announce that the stories section with the first public domain stories is finally online and available!
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Ghost Eaters is a novel I finished at the beginning of 2024 and I thought it was worth writing about because it was a unique take on the ghost story genre with a great twist at the end.

The Beskirted Man

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J.Crew’s Pink Men’s Sweater Stirs Up Online Debate

This particular article doesn’t have anything to do with skirts specifically, but is certainly relevant when discussing gendered clothes. J.Crew introduced a pink men’s sweater which seems to have kicked up quite a debate with plenty of toxic masculinity.
Week Notes #5

Week Notes #5

A lot has been going on in the past couple of week, but not a lot concerning skirts. I did get a new pair of heeled boots though!
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Are Men Becoming Accepting of Wearing A Skirt?

This is an interesting post from 2021 that discusses the fact that there are more men embracing wearing skirts.
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Should Men Wear Skirts in Street Style?

This article doesn’t have a whole lot new to say, but it’s always good to see about men wearing skirts and other gender-non-conforming clothing.
Profiles of Beskirted Man: KJ

Profiles of Beskirted Man: KJ

Today, we welcome KJ from Ireland to Profiles of Beskirted Men!
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Can’t wear shorts to work? Wear a skirt instead

This old article from 2017 is a trope that we have seen multiple times in the past: men daring to wear a skirt to work in hot weather since they aren’t allowed to wear shorts.

History Rhymes

Illuminati in the 18th Century

Illuminati in the 18th Century

Secret societies, like the notorious Illuminati, have long fascinated people worldwide, their influence extending from history into today’s popular culture.
History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More

History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More

Today I am excited to announce that after a number of years of lying dormant, History Rhymes is finally getting a new lease on life. 
Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part 1

Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part 1

Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated after the end of the First World War, but that is generally when he exits the stage of popular history. So what happened to him? What did he do in that time? This article aims to explore some of these questions.
A Decade of History Rhymes

A Decade of History Rhymes

It is hard to believe that an entire decade has elapsed since I published my first History Rhymes blog post entitled “Starting Out.” A lot has changed in the past ten years and I have big plans for it for the future.
Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of the Monarchy

Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of the Monarchy

The rule of the Bavarian kings ended with the German Revolution of 1918-1919 in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The royal family became enemies of the Nazis and had to flee Germany, but never gave up the dream of restoring the monarchy.
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History Rhymes Featured on Tutorful

History Rhymes has been picked to be featured in an editorial by Tutorful called “History Lovers: Awesome Websites and Resources To Cure Your Boredom”.