about the site
this website is intended as a place where i can share stuff relevant to my hobbies and interests, and link to other related sites that might be interesting to those finding themselves here. it's crafted with love for the small and real things.
it's my own digital garden in a world wide web, be sure to click around and explore!
this place is constantly evolving. i try not to break things, but i do love to reorganize my stuff every once in a while, and i am currently working on a major overhaul. stay tuned and check back in on occasion!
this website is 100% javascript-free, hand-rolled and artisanal HTML and CSS. if you have ideas or feedback on how i can improve the site, please, contact me!
about the webmaster
hiii! i'm riley! i’m a non binary dogboy and also a bisexual mess that lives in the Netherlands. i have a complicated relationship with computers, but overall i enjoy using them for activities such as writing my web site, gaming and programming in Haskell and in Rust.
i love cooking, photography, graphic design, science fiction and going on cool adventures outside! i am also quite interested in organization science, Magic: the Gathering and trains.
one may refer to me with any pronouns, including they/them and it/its. i also go by ezri and basil.
i’m the type of enby to have a favorite terminal-based text editor (it’s helix, by a long shot).
now
i am currently (updated 2026-10-30) focused on:
- re-thinking the way i interact with computers and the internet in general.
- trying to find a healthier relationship with social media in specific.
- taking stock of all the accounts i have everywhere (there are a lot).
- distro hopping! currently trying out CachyOS but i might not stick with it.
- working on a redesign of this site and a move to a different domain.
- reading: i recently finished Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks, which i really enjoyed! now i am reading Canon by Paige Lewis.
say hi!
my main social media presence is on the fediverse: @ezri@shitpost.trade. note that i am currently not likely to be available here for mental health reasons.
i prefer to be messaged directly via xmpp: riley@badat.dev. you may also email me at hi@rly.cx. i also have signal, which can be provided upon request via electronic mail.
please note that message responses may be delayed several days depending on mental load levels. nevertheless i will appreciate being reached out to.