Welcome to Verbosian, my personal blog and a space for detailed thoughts, helpful references and the occasional thoughtful tangent.
This blog is a place for me to share things worth sharing. Whether it’s development tips, tech recommendations, bar recipes, or anything else that’s saved me time, solved a problem or simply sparked interest, there’s a good chance I’ll write about it here. Some posts offer quick solutions to technical issues; others dig into the details of more complex development problems. Stories, cocktail recipes, and other useful bits round out the mix.
Verbosian has its roots in a blog I launched back in 2009 on iangoldstein.com. At the time, I decided to put my personal domain to use and start sharing thoughts, notes and projects in blog form, which aligned with an opportunity to start working with WordPress. Like many first blogs, it was a mix of programming notes, photography, wine and whatever didn’t fit anywhere else. While I’ve replaced that site with a simple one-page personal site, the spirit of the original blog lives on here.
The name Verbosian is a nod to my tendency toward detail. I like to explore topics thoroughly and include relevant context, even if it takes a little longer to get there. I believe things worth doing are worth doing well. While not everything here is long-form, I aim to keep things simple and digestible when I can, but I won’t shy away from depth when a topic deserves it. If you’re curious about the name, you can read more in What’s in a Name?.
The blog covers topics that reflect my interests and experiences. You won’t find SEO clickbait, AI-generated lists or generic filler here; just original posts based on real experience, curiosity and a desire to make things work (and occasionally to make a good drink). From software development and technology to the bar, head over to the topics page for a full breakdown of the site’s sections and to browse posts by category.
If you’d like to know more about me, visit iangoldstein.com, a quick personal landing page with professional info and various ways to connect.