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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D.
@rohitfarmer.com
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I am a computational biologist by training, with interests in the outdoors, self-hosting, Ham radio, and FOSS.
https://rohitfarmer.com; gemini://rohitfarmer.com; https://dataalltheway.com; https://outdoorsyindians.com
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Book Review: Be Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee

A thoughtful and personal look at Bruce Lee’s philosophy of flow, resilience, and self-mastery through the eyes of his daughter, Shannon Lee.

https://rohitfarmer.com/posts/2025/be-water-my-friend/

#bookreview #bruclee #blogging #writing
Book Review: Be Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee – Rohit Farmer
A thoughtful and personal look at Bruce Lee’s philosophy of flow, resilience, and self-mastery through the eyes of his daughter, Shannon Lee.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Tools That Just Work

Apps that do one thing, do it well, and quietly make my days smoother.

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#blogging #writer #blogpost #apps #foss
Tools That Just Work – Rohit Farmer
Apps that do one thing, do it well, and quietly make my days smoother.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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If you're looking for a good-looking and straightforward #rss reader for Android, I recommend Capy Reader. It's minimal, very responsive, and clean. It's been a year since I started using it, and it's just amazing.

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Home | Capy Reader
A smallish RSS reader for Android
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October 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Book Review: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

An eye-opening exposé revealing Facebook’s deep-rooted deceit and the dark side of social media.

https://rohitfarmer.com/posts/2025/careless-people/

#bookreview #blogging #writing #facebook
Book Review: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams – Rohit Farmer
An eye-opening exposé revealing Facebook’s deep-rooted deceit and the dark side of social media.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Bring Your Bible Back

Why I bring a leather-bound Bible and a notebook to church for distraction-free, sensory-rich worship in an AI-saturated age.

https://rohitfarmer.com/posts/2025/bring-your-bible-back/

#blogpost #analog #analogtools #writing
Bring Your Bible Back – Rohit Farmer
Why I bring a leather-bound Bible and a notebook to church for distraction-free, sensory-rich worship in an AI-saturated age.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Collecting Postcards from all 50 States in the USA

#blogpost #writing #blogging #postcard #postcardexchange
#PostCardSwap #collection #hobby

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Collecting Postcards from all 50 States in the USA – Rohit Farmer
Collecting and sharing postcards from all 50 U.S. states, sent by kind strangers across the country.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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What I’ve Come to Appreciate About Life in the USA

A personal reflection on the everyday comforts and public resources in the U.S. that make life unexpectedly fulfilling.

#usa #blogging #writing #blog

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Rohit Farmer - What I’ve Come to Appreciate About Life in the USA
A personal reflection on the everyday comforts and public resources in the U.S. that make life unexpectedly fulfilling.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Why I’m Saying No to Smartwatches

A reflection on how smartwatches breed distraction, invade privacy, and forsake the timeless elegance of a simple, traditional watch.

#watch #WristCheck #casio #swatch #Smartwatch

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Why I’m Saying No to Smartwatches – Rohit Farmer
A reflection on how smartwatches breed distraction, invade privacy, and forsake the timeless elegance of a simple, traditional watch.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Today marks my 6th anniversary of working at the NIH. I had the privilege of working with some of the most incredible people in the world. I thank everyone at CHI and HIS for the fantastic journey so far, and despite the present uncertainty, I hope for a great future in scientific research.
April 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Scholarships are available for the Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference on June 23-26 at CSHL through the JXTX Foundation. Apply today! jxtxfoundation.org/news/2025-2-...
JXTX + GBCC 2025 Scholarships
JXTX + GBCC 2025 Scholarships
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March 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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“We are here to ensure our government stands up for science!” - Bill Nye the Science Guy. @standupforscience.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Goals 2025

A reflection on past goals and a plan for sustainable progress in writing, fitness, and outdoor adventures.

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#2025goals #goals #newyear #blogpost #blog #writing #personalBlog #blogger
Goals 2025 – Rohit Farmer
A reflection on past goals and a plan for sustainable progress in writing, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
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January 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Under the unspoken peer pressure, here is my "Default Apps 2024."

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#defaultapps #2024 #blog #blogger #yearend
Default Apps 2024 – Rohit Farmer
A list of default apps from 2024
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December 31, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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Free Overnight Camping, Day Use, and Parking at Swains Lock (Lock 21) on C&O Canal, Maryland

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Free Overnight Camping, Day Use, and Parking at Swains Lock (Lock 21) on C&O Canal, Maryland
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December 31, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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I wish you all a Merry #Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

#Jesus
December 24, 2024 at 9:47 PM
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The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year

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The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year
Every year, countless emails hit our inboxes telling us that our personal information was accessed, shared, or stolen in a data breach. In many cases, there is little we can do. Most of us can assume ...
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December 21, 2024 at 2:54 AM
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Oh hell naw. First, I wouldn't be up there to begin with. Second, I would have probably crashed once it landed in my foot.
December 19, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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Tech and Tools of 2024: My Gear, Software, and Workflow Updates

A review of the #gadgets, #software, and #workflows that enhanced my daily life and adventures in 2024.

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#blogpost #blog #review #tech #writing #gear #gopro #casio
Tech and Tools of 2024: My Gear, Software, and Workflow Updates – Rohit Farmer
A review of the gadgets, software, and workflows that enhanced my daily life and adventures in 2024.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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December 12, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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"Legacy Mortality and the Unseen Cost of Wealth"

Exploring the complex relationship between wealth, mortality, legacy, and the societal resentment that shapes how we are remembered.

#blogpost #blogging #writing #philosophy

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Legacy Mortality and the Unseen Cost of Wealth – Rohit Farmer
Exploring the complex relationship between wealth, mortality, legacy, and the societal resentment that shapes how we are remembered.
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December 12, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

#blog #generativeAI #AI #LLM #ChatGPT #philosophy #blogging #writer #creative #experience #life #machinelearning #deeplearning #artificialintelligence #blogger #quarto

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Rohit Farmer - Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing
AI tools free writers to focus on sharing personal stories and unique perspectives.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:49 AM
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Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

#blog #generativeAI #AI #LLM #ChatGPT #philosophy #blogging #writer #creative #experience #life #machinelearning #deeplearning #artificialintelligence #blogger #quarto

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Rohit Farmer - Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing
AI tools free writers to focus on sharing personal stories and unique perspectives.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:49 AM
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Rainbow Cake and Harris Teeter

#blogpost #blogging #quarto #rainbow #happy #Happiness #Birthday #cake

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Rohit Farmer - Rainbow Cake and Harris Teeter
How a Cake Decorator Turned a Rocky Start Into a Rainbow Delight.
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December 6, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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I tried my daughter's hoverboard today and fell hard with my phone in my butt pocket. Both my butt and phone are safe. If anything shattered was my confidence. It seems 40 yo and the hoverboard don't go well together.
December 5, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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Sometimes you just do things for fun. They don't need to have some profound meaning.
December 4, 2024 at 1:29 AM