In August of 2015, I decided to build this site for couple reasons. For one instead of using social media sites I can organize and compile my content the way I want (there is the independent spirit!); the second reason is I recently started a project at home to digitize my old photos and books and I realized I need to organize my new and old media in a meaningful way. This site that is built on the convenience of the wordpress plaform, which is one of the most important open source projects (in my opinion) that have been shaping the internet. It took me a few clicks to set it up and get it running. I am sure I will have to learn to use it effectively and efficiently (note the Industrial Engineering lingo!) but a quick start was needed and wordpress was it for me.
The site does and will have both public and private content. Registration is needed to access the private content. I also plan to add enhancements and improve the design as I go.