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+title = 'Welcome to Sometimes Code'
+categories = ['general']
+tags = ['introduction', 'blog']
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+# Welcome to Sometimes Code
+
+![A clean workspace with a laptop](/images/majid-rangraz-xZMghzq01UQ-unsplash.jpg "A clean workspace - the foundation of good code and clear thinking")
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+Hello and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I'm Chris Smith, a senior software developer from East Troy, Wisconsin, and this is Sometimes Code - a personal blog where I'll be sharing thoughts, experiences, and insights about the two things that shape my world: **programming** and **family**.
+
+## What You'll Find Here
+
+### Programming
+With 15+ years in software development and running CGSmith, LLC, I'll be sharing:
+- PHP, JavaScript, and Python insights from real-world projects
+- Adventures with AWS, Docker, and modern web frameworks
+- Lessons from consulting with Fortune 500 companies
+- Open source contributions and community involvement
+- The intersection of business and technical decision-making
+
+### Family & Life
+Life isn't just about code, and I believe the best developers are whole people. You'll find:
+- Reflections on balancing entrepreneurship with family time
+- How my technical mindset applies to everyday challenges
+- Stories from the trails (mountain biking) and from Formula 1 weekends
+- Brewing experiments and other Wisconsin adventures
+- How family life influences my approach to software architecture
+
+## Why "Sometimes Code"?
+
+The name reflects a simple truth: sometimes we code, and sometimes we live. Both are equally important, and this blog is about finding the harmony between them.
+
+## A Long-Term Perspective
+
+This blog is built to last. I'm using Hugo with simple markdown files, ensuring that these posts will be readable and accessible for decades to come. My goal is to create a digital legacy - something my family and future generations can look back on to understand not just what I did, but who I was.
+
+## Let's Connect
+
+Thank you for being here at the beginning of this journey. Whether you're here for the technical content, the personal stories, or both, I'm glad you're along for the ride.
+
+Here's to the first of many posts on Sometimes Code!
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+*Want to know more about me? Check out my [resume](/resume) or browse posts by [programming](/categories/programming) or [family](/categories/family) topics.*