Rogue’s Cosmic Dream Blog is the result of countless hours of coding, experimentation, and determination. I built this system because I couldn’t find a blog platform that felt right — so I created my own. It was a monumental undertaking and has been one of the most challenging and rewarding projects of my entire computing journey.

Much of the inspiration comes from the original © FlatPress Blog, created by Edoardo Vacchi (NoWhereMan) and now maintained by Arvid Zimmermann. While FlatPress is a flat‑file system, my home‑grown version uses a MySQL database powered by PDO and Bootstrap 5, expanding its flexibility, structure, and performance.

A special thanks goes to my friend and colleague Fred Bonani, whose insight, guidance, and commitment to clean coding practices were invaluable throughout this project.

This blog exists because we believe in freedom — freedom of coding, freedom of creativity, and freedom of expression. You are welcome to share your thoughts, ideas, and stories here. Speak honestly, write boldly, and treat others with fairness and respect.

My background began in advanced electronics in the U.S. Army, which eventually led to a career in computer technology. My first computer was an 8‑bit Commodore 64, where I learned BASIC programming. Those early lessons grew into PHP, MySQL, and a lifelong passion for building things from scratch. The learning never stops — and you’re never too old to learn something new.

Comments may be moderated if necessary, but your voice matters. This space is built for open minds and open conversation.