clarinerd

music, tech, and all things nerdy

Clients

Below, you’ll find a curated selection of my projects, each reflecting my dedication to quality and my passion for web development. From e-commerce platforms to interactive websites, I invite you to explore the stories behind my creations and the results I’ve achieved together with my clients.

  • Jade

    abundance, dreamwork, money, nurture, peace, well~being, wisdom [read more]

  • Hematite

    balance, grounding, knowledge, negativity, power, strength [read more]

  • Emerald

    clairvoyance, enchantment, jealousy, luck, spirits, wishes [read more]

  • Citrine

    beginnings, change, clarity, goals, goodness, rebirth, sleep [read more]

  • Amethyst

    awareness, harmony, love, spirituality, protection [read more]

  • Amber

    Amber: ambition, balance, clarity, healing, protection, success [read more]

  • Traditional English Yorkshire Pudding

    Serve as a side dish with any roast dinner or eat them cold the next day with jam and clotted cream. The secret to Yorkshire puds is hot, hot oil. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add 1 tsp. of vegetable oil to each cup of a 6-cup muffin pan and put it in the oven […] [read more]

  • Spicy Pumpkin Soup

    3 lb. eating pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks4 garlic cloves, minced1 large yellow onion, diced1 in. ginger root, grated1 dried ancho chilli, chopped1⁄2 t ground coriander1⁄2 t ground cumin4 T olive oil4 c vegetable stock2 c milk1 lime4 slices chevre1⁄4 c cilantro, chopped finelyBlack pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350°F. Add first […] [read more]

  • Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

    Harvested more zucchini than you know what to do with? Think dessert! 2 medium zucchini (about 1 c)1 c butter2 eggs1⁄4 c milk1 t vanilla extract1⁄4 c sugar1⁄2 t salt1⁄2 t baking soda2 T all purpose flour Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Shred the zucchini with […] [read more]

  • Honey Ginger Basil Lemonade

    When life gives you lemons, you W know what to do. Grated ginger and fresh basil leaves make this the perfect summer tonic. 2 in. fresh ginger, peeled and sliced as thin as you can1/2 cup honey (or agave for a vegan op, tion)1 cup boiling water5 lemons1 bunch basil Add the ginger and honey […] [read more]

  • Nimona

    Nimona

    10/10 will watch this again! My kid made me watch it, and I’m so happy I did. The adaptation was great, but the comic is way better. There’s some amazing queer representation in the storyline and the voice actors chosen. There are also themes about not judging others based on fear, and learning to accept […] [read more]

  • Teeth

    Teeth

    July 1992: The summer before my junior year of high school, I was in a very bad bicycle accident. I’m not sure exactly what happened, but the gist of it is I was riding down a curve in the middle of town, and my bicycle’s front tire seized up. It stopped, I didn’t. I literally […] [read more]

  • Not a Lie if They Make You Do It

    Not a Lie if They Make You Do It

    “Lie. It’s not lying if they make you lie, if the only truth they can accept is their own.” [read more]

  • “Your heart’s no good as a heart until it’s been broken 10 times. There’s something about the scar tissue that makes it stronger.” Emma Thompson [read more]

  • Soulmates

    Soulmates

    If soulmates do exist, they’re not found, they’re made. People meet, they get a good feeling, and then they get to work building a relationship. Michael, “The Good Place” [read more]

  • Jim Carrey on Depression

    Jim Carrey on Depression

    I stumbled upon this video today, and the message is amazing. I would never have pegged Jim Carrey for a Buddhist, but his ideas are spot-on. [read more]

  • Moon in Sagittarius

    Encourages confidence and flights of imagination. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth. [read more]

  • Moon in Aquarius

    Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt change. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus. [read more]

  • Moon in Pisces

    The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities. [read more]

  • Moon in Capricorn

    Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibili-ties, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules. [read more]

  • Moon in Scorpio

    Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People have a tendency to brood and become secretive. [read more]

  • Moon in Libra

    Favors cooperation, compromise, social activities, balance, friendship, and partnership. [read more]

  • Moon in Virgo

    Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focus on health, hygiene, and daily schedules. [read more]

  • Moon in Leo

    Draws emphasis to the self, to central ideas or institutions, away from connections with others and emotional needs. [read more]

  • Moon in Moonchild

    Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Supports growth and nurturing. Tend to domestic concerns. [read more]

  • Moon in Gemini

    Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun. [read more]

  • Moon in Taurus

    Things begun now last longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to change. Brings out an appreciation for beauty and sensory experience. [read more]

  • Moon in Aries

    Good for starting things. Things occur rapidly but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive. [read more]

  • Waning

    Waning, from Full Moon to New Moon, is a time for study, meditation, and magical work designed to banish harmful energies. [read more]

  • Waxing

    Waxing, from New Moon to Full Moon, is the ideal time to do magic to draw things to you. [read more]

  • Energy Amplifier Candle Dressing

    This candle dresing recipe can be used to amplify the power of any spell or ritual. Based on a mixture of herbs with lively energy, it will stir up extra magical impact and speed the results of your working. The herbs are chosen for their associations with snappy, quick energy. The key ingredient is ashes […] [read more]

  • Lucky Seven Candle Dressing

    The number seven is lucky because so many good things come in sevens: the number of colors in a rainbow, the chakras or energy centers in the body, and the continents of the world. The number seven ranks among the most favored numbers by gamblers and lottery players. This candle dressing contains seven herbs, each […] [read more]

  • Blue Moon

    Blue Moon

    Blue Moon refers to when a Full Moon appears for the second time in the same calendar month. This Blue Moon happens to fall on Wednesday, the day of Mercury . . . during Mercury ret-rograde. While Mercury retrograde does not lend itself well to important new conversations, it provides ample opportunities to revisit unresolved […] [read more]

  • Love & Sweetness Candle dressing

    Not all candle dresings have to include oil. There are many other creative and meaningful ways to make your herbs stick to your candle, like in this recipe. Instead of using oil, the candle will be coated with maple syrup. As a sugary liquid, maple syrup is associated with sweetness and attraction. If you find […] [read more]

  • Grounding Candle Dressing

    This candle dresing is meant to be used when casting grounding spells, while decompressing after a challenging day, or when you are struggling to keep your mind firmly planted in reality. The dried plant ingredients are best found in your own backyard or park because they’re directly connected to the earth spirits where you live, […] [read more]

  • Banishing Candle Dressing

    This mixture is best used or black candles, but any color will do in a real pinch. The combinations of ingredients in this dressing create a strong odor that may be less than pleasant. Remember, its purpose is to repel unwanted energy, people, or things–not to attract them with lovely aromas! You can use this […] [read more]

  • Intuitive Guidance Candle Dressing

    Often in life we find ourselves in situations where it’s difficult to separate a gut feeling from facts. Life is full of contradictions, and sometimes it can be impossible to know which way to turn, which course of action to take, or what is really right for you. This candle dressing can be used whenever […] [read more]

  • Sunshine Power Candle Dressing

    This candle dressing harnesses the power of the Sun and is best used on a yellow or orange candle. This recipe can be included in spells for success, in-spiration, and growth of all kinds. It can also be put on a candle and burned in a space that simply needs a boost of joy. For […] [read more]

  • Strength and Hope Candle Dressing

    Evergreens of all kinds are brought indoors for decoration during the winter months because they are symbols of hope and a reminder that growth will prevail. Trees like pine, cedar, and spruce stand strong and sturdy even in the harshest climates, displaying resilience and an amazing ability to thrive in the face of adversity. This […] [read more]

  • Spiritual Cleansing

    My spirit has become heavy, my burden too great. The earthly and the divine meet to cleanse my spirit. From the center of my heart I release these heavy stones;I release unwanted thoughts;I release all that I have outgrown. I am free of spiritual traps;I am cleansed of my confusion;I am balanced and purified;this pain […] [read more]

  • Unprocessed trauma doesn’t have an expiration date

    This resonates with me so much. And, I heard it in a TikTok, of all places. [read more]

  • This is 47.

    This is 47.

    A few weeks ago, I leveled up. I hardly ever wear makeup. In this photo, I’m not wearing any. I still deal with acne. You can see a little spot just above my lip. I don’t do my hair, unless you count adding a leave-in conditioner some level of styling. I tend to let it […] [read more]

  • Equality Act

    I don’t know why, but I am on Mitch McConnell’s email list. Here’s the email I received and the reply I sent back. [read more]

  • Hope

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Lush, for standing with trans people in Kentucky. [read more]

  • Seeking calm

    Seeking calm

    Having trouble sleeping, as I have the past few… months. [read more]

  • Avengers / The Office

    Avengers / The Office

    I don’t know who did this, but it’s genius. [read more]

  • Waning Crescent Moon

    healingsoothingsurrender Irish: Caidreamh Gan Fás Represents rest, rejuvenation, and introspection also called the Balsamic Moon Begins: 10.5 days after Full Moon, continues to beginning of New Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • Last Quarter Moon

    re-evaluatebalancetrust Irish: An Chéad Chrua Associated with forgiveness, closure, and preparation for new beginnings Begins: 7-10.5 days after Full Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • Waning Gibbous Moon

    relaxacceptregroup Irish: Bruíon Caidreamh Symbolizes release, letting go of what no longer serves you, and reflection also called the Disseminating Moon Begins: 3.5-7 days after Full Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • Waxing Gibbous Moon

    tweakhoneadjust Irish: Óir Caidreamh Represents abundance, fertility, and the fulfillment of goals Begins: 10.5-15 days after New Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • First Quarter Moon

    challengesconfidencecommitment Irish: An Chéad Chuar Associated with taking action, making decisions, and moving forward Begins: 7-10.5 days after New Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • Waxing Crescent Moon

    couragemoving forwardfaith Irish: Caidreamh Fás Represents increased energy, creativity, and manifestation of desires Begins: 3.5-7 days after the New Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • All that is gold does not glitter

    All that is gold does not glitter,Not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither,Deep roots are not reached by the frost. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring [read more]

  • GenerateWP

    GenerateWP

    my favorite coding shortcut [read more]

  • Lush

    Lush

    So, I’ve been looking into hyaluronic acid. I know, most of you just went 🥱😴💤. Anyway…. [read more]

  • Have a Super Mar10!

    Have a Super Mar10!

    Have a Super Mar10! [read more]

  • Kentuckians oppose law on  gender-affirming healthcare

    Kentuckians oppose law on gender-affirming healthcare

    I thought our representatives were supposed to, you know, represent. Apparently they don’t care what we want. [read more]

  • Year 12

    Year 12

    Just finished a day of clarinet (and 2 oboes) judging. It’s my favorite non-dayjob job. ❤️ [read more]

  • Be her Jamie.

    Be her Jamie.

    Ladies, this is your vibe for 2023: unabashed hype woman. [read more]

  • New Year

    This year, 2023, will not be about making any major resolutions, I’m not vowing to accomplish something big, I’m not looking to prove anything to anyone. [read more]

  • Boundaries

    Boundaries

    Boundaries will feel mean when you’ve spent your whole life over-giving. [read more]

  • One day, the mountain that is in front of you will be so far behind you, it will barely be visible in the distance. But the person you become in learning to get over it? That will stay with you forever. And that is the point of the mountain. Brianna West [read more]

  • Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. Brené Brown [read more]

  • Quote from, “Letters to a Young Poet”

    “I beg you to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. […] [read more]

  • Homebrew and ImageMagick

    Homebrew and ImageMagick

    This post goes into the details of setting up ImageMagick with Homebrew for use with a WordPress install. [read more]

  • Motivated Monday

    Motivated Monday

    I experience quite a large mood shift in the colder months when the days get shorter. I noticed it pretty severely last year, and this year I’m making positive changes to help better cope with it. [read more]

  • Seeking Equipment Recommendations

    Seeking Equipment Recommendations

    I am asking for equipment suggestions. I’m ok with my sound but feel like it could definitely be better. Being so far removed from the college scene, I feel I’ve been somewhat stuck in a rut (not really) using the same equipment recommended to me by my absolute favorite clarinet professor, the late Dallas Tidwell, but that was 2006-2008. Even so, I feel it’s time to upgrade. [read more]

  • Relationships with negative people are simply tedious encounters with porcupines. You don’t have the remote knowledge how to be close to them without quills being shot in your direction. Shannon L. Alder [read more]

  • Your joy can fill you only as deeply as your sorrow has carved you. Kahlil Gibran [read more]

  • If I’ve learned anything from video games, it’s that if you run into an enemy, you’re going in the right direction. [read more]

  • If you are willing to look at another person’s behavior toward you as a reflection of the state of their relationship with themselves rather than a statement about your value as a person, then you will, over a period of time cease to react at all. Yogi Bhajan [read more]

  • The only thing to be scared of is tomorrow. I don’t live for tomorrow. Never saw the fun in it. Denny Crane [read more]

  • Full Moon

    harvestforgivenessassess + align Irish: An Ghealach Mhór Considered the most powerful phase, representing enlightenment, intuition, and heightened spiritual energy Begins: 15-18.5 days after New Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • New Moon

    New Moon

    new beginnings, clean slategrowing light, potentialdream + manifest Irish: Lá Mhór Beginning of the lunar cycle Begins: 1-3.5 days after the Balsamic Moon What to do: Ask yourself: [read more]

  • Getting healthy

    I get prompts every day at 10am to write in my blog. I’m never sure what to write, so I haven’t been. However, I do want to journal and start being better about putting my feelings and activities into words, so here goes… I’ve started a health program. This is not something I would normally […] [read more]

  • Pippin’s Pop-up Pancakes

    Ingredients: 4T butter 3 eggs 1/2 c egg whites 1 c milk 1/2 t salt 1 c flour Directions: Add butter to 9×13 pan and place in 400° oven. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, egg whites, milk, and salt and blend. Add flour and mix till lumpy. Take the pan out of the oven, […] [read more]

  • Untitled post 4031

    Love yourself, friends, all your quirks, idiosyncrasies, psychoses, worries, frets, obsessions, anything and everything that makes you you. [read more]

  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    Person 1: I’ll keep observing Columbus Day, thanks. Person 2: What do you do to “observe” Columbus Day? Get lost in a grocery store looking for spices? Below is what the White House posted on October 12, 2020 (for context, this was from during the end of the Trump Administration). Someone on Facebook fixed it. […] [read more]

  • Tom Michael

    Tom Michael

    I’m excited to announce the launch of TomMichael.net, the new online home for Tom Michael, a captivating singer known for his stunning voice and heartfelt performances. To bring Tom’s artistry to life online, I added custom features that highlight his unique talent. The site includes a streamlined media gallery where fans can watch his performances […] [read more]

  • None of us know how long we’ve got, which is why we have to make each day matter. A life well-lived, that’s the most any of us can hope for. Nate Fisher, “Six Feet Under” [read more]

  • Salmon Quinoa Bowl

    Ingredients: 1 c quinoa 6 baby red potatoes, diced 3 stocks celery, diced 1 med. white onion, diced 12 oz. wild caught salmon olive oil Himalayan pink salt black pepper garlic powder Old Bay seasoning Directions: Follow cooking instructions for quinoa… Typically add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of quinoa to pan. Bring […] [read more]

  • Overkill

    I can’t get to sleepI think about the implicationOf diving in too deepAnd possibly the complications Especially at nightI worry over situationsI know will be alrightPerhaps it’s just imagination Day after day it reappearsNight after night my heartbeat shows the fearGhosts appear and fade away Alone between the sheetsOnly brings exasperationIt’s time to walk the […] [read more]

  • Green Calcite

    Green Calcite is a stone close to our hearts — and it should be close to yours, too. It’s essential for your heart chakra, allowing you to release negativity, doubts, and old patterns. You’ll find yourself opening up to new opportunities that serve you. Use this stone daily during meditation practice, or just when you’re […] [read more]

  • Indonesian Amber

    Indonesian Amber is the perfect stone to take you out of that winter funk for good. Known as the joy and positivity stone, this gem is excellent in all aspects of the word. It has healing powers for both mental and physical ailments, and will surely supplement even the most well0rounded self-care practices. Bring out […] [read more]

  • Indigo Gabbro

    This beautiful combination of stone, also known as Mystic Merlinite, is full of depth. It lives up to its mythological namesake, as its cloudy, glittering surface indicates a magical essence. Use this stone as an escape from the worries of our modern times. Allow it to free your consiousness, opening you up to more relaxation […] [read more]

  • Rose Quartz

    Known for its powers of love, beauty, and compassion, rose quartz is an especially dynamic stone. While typically tied to romantic love, you’ll find the energies of this translucent gem spilling into all aspects of your personal relationships. Rose quartz is most potent when worn on your person, close to your heart. Place it in […] [read more]

  • Flourite

    Modern life is a blessing, but its multitude of choices can sometimes seem overwhelming — even simple decisions, like whether to plant poppies or pansies this summer. Flourite can help you navigate ”burnout” energy by restoring vibrational balance and mental clarity. Known for an ability to transform negative energy into positive energy, hold onto luminescent […] [read more]

  • Blue Tiger Eye Gemstone

    Embrace the power in the harshness of this winter season through the protective and confident blue tiger eye gemstone. This stone is known to aid the user during times of transition, helping you to manifest and visualize. Hold this stone before your meditative practice to set intentions and release any negativity. It is especially useful […] [read more]

  • A Traditional Nahuatl Prayer

    I release my parents from the feeling that they have failed with me. I release my children from the need to make me proud, so that they can write their own ways, according to their hearts. I release my partner from the obligation to make me feel complete. I lack nothing in myself. I learn […] [read more]

  • Incoming Rainstorm

    I love this tree in my backyard. Note: this is excellent to listen to with headphones. [read more]

  • J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring”

    “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship […] [read more]

  • Ruby Zoisite

    Magical Properties: Independence, Vigor, Passion, Fertility, Ambition Increases originality. Psychic: AIDS psychic abilities including the ability to easily enter a trance state. Physical: Assists with recovery after long periods of illness or stress. Helps heal diseases of sex and reproductive organs, neutralizes acid reflux and acts as a sleep aid for insomniacs. [read more]

  • Whatever you believe, believe it with your whole heart. If it comes from a place of peace, love, and caring for others, then you can never be wrong; it is your own personal truth. [read more]

  • Grounding

    Grounding is a method of consciously reconnecting to the planet. If you’ve been feeling unfocused or “floaty”, the suggestions given here can help. A simple way to ground yourself is to stand, sit, or lie down outside (I take my shoes off for this). The goal is to be as close to the earth as […] [read more]

  • My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage. Aunt Francis, “Practical Magic” [read more]