Writing, notes, and custom pages without extra machinery.
This starter keeps the stack intentionally narrow: Astro in static mode, MDX for normal posts, plain CSS everywhere, and direct `.astro` routes when a page deserves its own markup.
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Speed Through Restraint
Why a small site often gets faster by deleting choices instead of adding optimization layers.
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The Shape of a Small Site
A bespoke Astro page for essays that need their own structure instead of a standard MDX flow.
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Notes for a Plain Web
A short checklist for keeping a personal website readable, stable, and easy to maintain.