Hey, I'm Sam!
Field notes from a permanently curious life.
Welcome to the corner of the internet where I keep the things I'm curious about: recipes, cameras, money mistakes, books, side projects, and the small obsessions that come and go.
Currently
Reading
Brimstone · by Callie Hart
Cooking
Brown butter banana muffins · take 4
Building
Voluta · beta with 50 readers
Whatever you're curious about, start here.
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Travel
Where to Pick Your Own Blueberries in the Hudson Valley
Travel
Where to Pick Your Own Cherries in the Hudson Valley
Travel
Where to Pick Your Own Raspberries in the Hudson Valley
Travel
Where to Pick Your Own Strawberries in the Hudson Valley (2026 Guide)
Wellness
My Evening Wind-Down Routine
Create
I’m Building an App (And I Have No Idea What I’m Doing)
Travel
Where to Eat in the Hudson Valley: A Local’s Honest Guide
Recipes
Brown Rice Pudding Recipe with Almond Milk (Easy & Delicious!)
Money
The Personal Finance Order: Where to Put Your Money First
Read
Must-Have Kindle Accessories for the Ultimate Cozy Reading Experience
Recipes
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins (Moist, Cozy & Perfect for Fall Baking)
Money
Embracing Simplicity: How to Succeed in a No-Buy Year (or Month)
Currently Building
Voluta — a social reading app for people who actually care.
Beta · 50 readersA social reading app for people who want to share what they are reading with friends who actually care. Track books, create buddy reads, and build your cozy corner of the internet.