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Do I need to rename ScratchPad?
In my free time this past weekend, I’ve been working on finalizing a few features and fixing a sandbox bug. But do I need to rename the application?

Moving Haunting Alex
I finally bit the bullet and moved my blog, Haunting Alex, to this one. It’s something I’ve been kicking around doing for a while.

ScratchPad 2.0 – Over a Decade Later
I have some unbelievable news for anyone who has used my basic note-taking program for Mac called ScratchPad. I have a more or less final version of version 2.0!

Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates
If there is one modern author of ghost stories I would never hesitate to recommend, it is Darcy Coates. Over the past few years, I have read many of her books and have yet to be disappointed even once — and Gallows Hill is no exception.

A Few Blog Updates
Between all the other things I’ve had to do in real life, I’ve been making a few changes to this blog and I thought it would be good to write about them.

ElementaryUI for Swift
A few days ago, I stumbled upon an interesting new frontend framework for Swift-based web projects called ElementaryUI. It allows developers to code their frontend entirely in Swift.
Mein deutscher Blog

Zylinder & Ziegenböcke: Wenn deutscher Adel im amerikanischen Wilden Westen landete
Deutsche Adlige suchten im Wilden Westen Abenteuer, scheiterten an Kulturunterschieden und hinterließen teils skurrile Spuren.

Mein erstes Mal mit einem Rock im Büro
Ich habe endlich zum ersten Mal einen Rock im Büro getragen – und die Erfahrung war ausgesprochen positiv. So ist es abgelaufen.

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
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
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
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.
The Beskirted Man

Life Happens
As most of you have probably noticed, I haven’t been posting much of anything recently. That isn’t due to lack of interest, but rather lack of time.
How to Feel Confident Wearing Femboy Clothes in Public
The pointers given in this article can be used for wearing any sort of clothing in public that stands out.
What can’t a man wear? Designers push the boundaries at Paris Men’s Fashion Week
I stumbled upon an article on CNN’s homepage that asked the question: “Can midi skirts and bright colors appeal to men?”
Can a Man Wear a Dress? A Deep Dive into Gender Norms
Of course a man can wear a dress! In any case though, this is quite an interesting post about men wearing dresses. It includes a bit of history as well as some styling tips and cultural discussion about it.
Guys Wear Dresses For The First Time!
I’m not entirely sure what to make of this video. It’s great seeing men wearing dresses, but at the same time, I get the feeling that it was more for entertainment than for actual serious discussion.

Happy Holidays!
It’s already that time a year again! I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
History Rhymes

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
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 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
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
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.
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”.