content updates

_data/metadata.js

@@ -56,6 +56,11 @@ export default {
 			linkDisplay: "Links",
 			linkURL: "/links/",
 		},
+		{
+			iconURL: "/img/icons/breeze/amarok_cart_view.svg",
+			linkDisplay: "Not Amazon",
+			linkURL: "/not-amazon/",
+		},
 		{
 			iconURL: "/img/burn.svg",
 			linkDisplay: "Now Burning",

_includes/footer.njk

@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	</span>
 	{% endfor %}
 	{% endif %}
-		<a href="/sitemap/">Sitemap</a>
+		<span class="webring"><a href="/search/">Search</a></span>
+		<span class="webring"><a href="/sitemap/">Sitemap</a></span>
 	</p>
 	<div id="buttonsAndStuffContainer">
 		<a href="https://notbyai.fyi/">

content/blog/eleventy-becomes-build-awesome.md

@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ tags:
 synopsis: "Sustainability? Enshittification? I have some feelings about this."
 imageURL: /img/eleventy-becomes-sigh-build-awesome/eleventy-logo.png
 imageAlt: The old Eleventy logo.
-mastodon_id: ""
+mastodon_id: "116213694439138520"
 ---
 In case you haven't heard, Eleventy, the excellent static site generator that I
 use for this very website has been acquired by Font Awesome. As a result, it
-has been renamed to, *sigh*,
+has been renamed, *sigh*,
 [Build Awesome](https://www.11ty.dev/blog/build-awesome/). After seeing what
 happened to [Shoelace](https://shoelace.style/), I'm apprehensive
 and very much not looking forward to seeing what features get locked behind a
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ who feels this way either.
 
 While disappointed with this state of affairs, I'm not terribly surprised.
 Beyond the matter of funding,
-[as W. Evan Sheehan of The Darth Mall put it](https://darthmall.net/notes/2026/eleventy-build-awesome/)
+[as W. Evan Sheehan of The Darth Mall put it](https://darthmall.net/notes/2026/eleventy-build-awesome/):
-:
 
 > …the vibe of open source in the JavaScript community is a little bit different than what I think of as the broader open source movement. Open source JavaScript projects often feel a little more tied to corporations than Linux, or Python, or NeoVim.
 
@@ -46,7 +45,7 @@ code licensed under a strong copyleft license such as the GPL ensures that
 software always remains free (as in speech). Under a strong copyleft license,
 anyone can use the software for any purpose. They may study, change, improve,
 and redistribute it. But unlike permissive licenses such as the MIT license,
-they may *not* strip these rights from users at any point.
+developers may *not* strip these rights from users at any point.
 
 The goal of the free software movement is to create a
 [commons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons) of software that anyone is

content/changelog/index.md

@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ structuredData: none
 <article data-pagefind-body>
 
 # Changelog
+* 2026-03-16
+	* Updated [/incense](/incense).
+	* Updated [/links](/links).
+	* Updated [/not-amazon](/not-amazon).
+* 2026-03-12
+	* Added [/not-amazon](/not-amazon) page.
 * 2026-03-11
 	* Implemented [search](/search).
 * 2026-03-06

content/incense/index.md

@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ Incense making is hard. While parts of the world with strong incense cultures en
 * [Mothers Goods (Germany)](https://mothersgoods.com)—Herbs, Resins, Woods
 * [Mountain Rose Herbs (USA)](https://mountainroseherbs.com/)—Extracts, Herbs, Tinctures, Oils, Resins
 * [New Mountain Merchants (Australia)](https://newmountain.com.au/)—Oils, Woods
+* [ResinaeBotanica (UK)](https://www.etsy.com/shop/ResinaeBotanica)—Resins
 * [Scents of Earth (USA)](https://scents-of-earth.com/)—Absolutes, Herbs, Oils, Resins, Woods
 * [The Incense Dragon (USA)](https://www.theincensedragon.com/supplies)—Herbs, Resins, Woods
 * [The World Makes Scents (USA)](https://theworldmakesscents.com/)—Herbs, Resins, Woods

content/links/index.md

@@ -138,6 +138,7 @@ Unlimited creativity, zero ads.
 * [Userbar generator](https://350x19.datakra.sh/)—Generate 250x19 userbar graphics
 
 ## Literature
+* [Standard Ebooks](https://standardebooks.org/)—A volunteer-driven effort to produce a collection of high quality, carefully formatted, accessible, open source, and free public domain ebooks that meet or exceed the quality of commercially produced ebooks.
 * [TypeLit.io](https://www.typelit.io/)—Test your typing online by practicing on your favorite literature
 * [Wee Windaes—A continuum o the Scots Leid](https://wee-windaes.nls.uk/)
 

content/not-amazon/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+---
+layout: layouts/base.njk
+title: "Nathan Upchurch | Not Amazon"
+structuredData: none
+---
+<article data-pagefind-body>
+
+# Not Amazon
+Mostly for my own use, this is a list of U.S.-based online shops that are not Amazon. If you are looking to stop paying for J-Beezy's yacht maintenance while his workers piss in bottles, and you're based in the U.S.A., you might find this list useful too. Vegan and small independent brands get priority, of course. I do not receive any sort of commission or kick-back from any of the below stores. If you do want to buy something that I get a kick-back from, check out my (sparse) [referrals](/referrals) page. I haven't personally tried all of these retailers, so use judgment before purchasing.
+
+## Clothing & Apparel
+* [Bombas](https://bombas.com/)—Decent socks.
+* [Suavs](https://www.suavshoes.com/)—Very comfortable ultra-casual shoes with a nice wide toe-box.
+* [Means Workwear](https://www.meansworkwear.com/)—Clothing, patches, and hats that may get you put on a list.
+* [Very Cool](https://shirtz.cool/)—Ultra casual clothing.
+* [Will's Vegan Store](https://www.wills-vegan-store.com/)—Vegan faux-leather[^1] shoes, mostly smart-casual and up, plus some nice coats, jackets, and bags.
+
+## Electronics
+* [CircuitMess](https://circuitmess.com/)—STEM kits.
+* [Handheld Legend](https://handheldlegend.com/)—Retro handheld console mods and upgrades.
+* [Micro Center](https://www.microcenter.com/)—Computers and computer components, maker products, networking equipment, and more.
+* [Minis Forum](https://www.minisforum.com/)—Mini PCs.
+* [KPRepublic](https://kprepublic.com/)—Keyboards and keyboard accessories.
+* [Retroid](https://www.goretroid.com/)—Handheld retro game emulation devices.
+* [Slimbook](https://slimbook.com/en/)—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
+* [StarLabs](https://us.starlabs.systems/)—Computers made for GNU/Linux.
+* [System76](https://system76.com/)—Computers and accessories made for GNU/Linux.
+* [Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/)—Buy unique electronics directly from makers.
+* [Tuxedo Computers](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en)—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
+* [X-Tronic USA](https://xtronicusa.com/)—Soldering stations and related items.
+
+## Emergency Preparedness
+* [Sparrows Lock Picks](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/)—Lock picks, sets, and escape and evasion tools.
+* [Veggie Mush](https://www.veggiemush.com/)—Dried plant-based meals for camping or emergencies.
+
+## Entertainment
+* [Abe Books](https://www.abebooks.com/)—Books, fine art, and collectibles.
+* [itch.io](https://itch.io/)—Indie video games.
+* [Perfectly Acceptable](https://www.perfectly-acceptable.com/)—Independently published books and zines.
+* [Means TV](https://means.tv/)—A TV subscription that may get you put on a list.
+
+## Food & Beverage
+### Baked Goods
+* [Little Moon Bakehouse](https://littlemoonbakehouse.com/)—Vegan mooncakes and pastries.
+
+### Groceries
+* [Anthony's Goods](https://anthonysgoods.com/)—Pantry staples: flours, sugars and sweeteners, nuts and seeds, spices, and more.
+* [Canaan Palestine](https://canaanpalestine.com/)—Premium olive oils from Palestine's 2,000 year old olive trees. They also carry a small selection of tapenades and other pantry items.
+* [Nuts.com](https://nuts.com/)—Nuts, chocolate, sweets, trail mix, teas, flours, spices, dried fruit, and more. Don't blindly trust their vegan filter.
+* [Weee!](https://www.sayweee.com/en)—America's largest online Asian supermarket. Great for vegetables and interesting stuff you won't find anywhere else.
+
+### Non-Alcoholic
+* [The Zero Proof](https://thezeroproof.com/)—Non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, amaros, aperitifs, and digestifs, and more.
+
+### Sweets
+* [Alegio Chocolaté](https://www.alegio.com/)—High-end chocolate grown in São Tomé.
+* [No Whey Foods](https://nowheychocolate.com/)—Vegan and kosher chocolates free from common allergens.
+* [Rose City](https://rosecitychocolates.com/)—Has a wide array of (very nice) vegan chocolates.
+* [Shrivers](https://shrivers.com/)—Salt water taffy that you'll actually want to eat.
+
+### Tea
+* [Spirit Tea](https://spirittea.co/)—Farm-direct loose leaf tea. Based in Chicago.
+* [Yunnan Sourcing](https://yunnansourcing.us/)—A wide array of high quality teas and tea resins, including puerh.
+
+### Vegan / Vegetarian Alternatives
+* [All Vegetarian Inc.](https://veganforall.com/)—Vegan substitutes for bacon, shrimp, eggs, and more.
+* [Fake Meats](https://www.fakemeats.com/default.asp)—Vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, snacks, seasonings, sauces, jerky, and more. Seems like this store isn't totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
+* [vegefood.com](https://vegefood.com/)—All sorts of weird and wonderful vegan and vegetarian meat alternatives. Not totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
+* [Yang Kee Trading](https://yangkeetrading.com/)—Large dried TVP chunks, slices, and strips, vegan pork floss, teas, and more.
+
+## General
+* [Public Goods](https://www.publicgoods.com/)—Simple products within the bath and body, cleaning, kitchen and dining, and home decor categories.
+* [GoodEarth Products](https://goodearthproducts.com/)—Office supplies, cleaning, food service, medical, and industrial goods. Also sells the very economical 40-pound buckets of Boardwalk laundry detergent. I have hardly managed to put a dent in my bucket after sixteen months.
+* [Grove](https://www.grove.co/)—Products across home and kitchen, garden, cleaning, bath and body, and more. Also sells a very affordable 3-ply bamboo toilet paper.
+* [Ten Thousand Villages](https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/)—Fair trade kitchen items, soaps, handwoven baskets, games and puzzles, jewelry, and more from artisans across the world.
+
+## Home
+### Cleaning Supplies
+* [Friendswood Brooms](https://friendswoodbrooms.com/)—Handmade corn brooms.
+* [Meckley Brooms](https://www.meckleybrooms.com/)—Handmade corn brooms.
+
+### Furniture
+* [Joybird](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments)—Decent quality furniture (not flat-pack) that doesn't cost the earth. They have a decent warranty, too, but do be prepared to go to battle if you intend to use it.[^2]
+
+### Holiday Decorations
+* [Rigby Handcraft](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments)—Reproductions of antique tin Christmas tree ornaments.
+
+### Incense
+* [Exotic Incense](https://www.exoticincense.com/)—Sells a wide array of incense from India, Tibet, Japan, and more.
+* [Fred Soll](https://www.fredsoll.com/)—An independent U.S. incense maker who pioneered the "resin on a stick" category.
+* [Goyo](https://www.goyo.space/shop)—Incense by artisan Hyungi Park.
+* [Japan Incense](https://www.japanincense.com/)—Japanese incense shop with a huge selection.
+* [Kikoh](https://kikohincense.com/)—Japanese incense shop that packages every order very nicely.
+* [Mermade Magickal Arts](https://www.mermadearts.com/)—High-end incense from a number of independent artisans.
+* [Nippon Kodo](https://nipponkodostore.com/)—The official U.S. web-store for Nippon Kodo.
+* [Shoyeido](https://shoyeido.com/)—The official U.S. web-store for Shoyeido.
+* [The World Makes Scents](https://theworldmakesscents.com/)—A Chicago-local independent incense brand focusing on Cambodian-style natural, whole-plant incense.
+
+### Kitchen
+* [John Boos & Co.](https://www.johnboos.com/)—High quality cutting boards, butcher blocks, carts, kitchen islands, tables, and more.
+* [Made In](https://madeincookware.com/)—5-ply stainless clad cookware, cutlery, plates, bowls, and more.
+* [Oxo](https://www.oxo.com/)—Kitchenware, cleaning and organization products, and more.
+* [WebstaurantStore](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/)—Commercial kitchen equipment from freezers to disposable cups and janitorial supplies. This is where I got my [Boos Block prep table](https://www.johnboos.com/products/1-1-2-thick-wood-top-work-tables-with-galvanized-shelf-24-wide?Size=36%22+x+24%22+x+1-1%2F2%22) on the cheap.
+
+### Organization
+* [North Mountain Supply](https://www.northmountainsupply.com/)—Jars, bottles, and supplies for beer making, wine making, distilling, and more.
+
+## Office
+### Stationery
+* [Blackwing](https://blackwing602.com/)—Home of the legendary Blackwing pencil.
+* [The Goulet Pen Co.](https://www.gouletpens.com/)—Fountain pens (the environmentally friendly option!), ink, paper, stationery sets, and more.
+
+## Personal Care
+### Bath & Body
+* [Ethique](https://ethique.com/)—Shampoo and conditioner bars from Aotearoa New Zealand.
+* [Dr. Jen](https://drjennatural.com/)—Nano-Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. They also sell a strawberry flavor for those sensitive to mint.
+* [J•R•Liggett's](https://jrliggett.com/)—All natural shampoo bars.
+* [Palestinian Soap Cooperative](https://palestiniansoap.coop/)—Olive oil soap from Nablus, Palestine, made using a traditional process practiced for well over four millennia.
+* [Phoenix Shaving](https://phoenixshaving.com/)—A wide array of razors, aftershaves, brushes, and other wet-shaving products, including the fantastic [CK-6 line of vegan shaving soaps](https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/ultra-premium-formula-ck-6).
+* [Smart Life Co.](https://www.smartlifeco.com/)—Floss picks and other oral hygiene products.
+* [The Earthling Co.](https://theearthlingco.com/)—Shampoo and conditioner bars.
+* [TNG Worldwide](https://tngworldwide.com/)—Bulk vegan soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and more from the Ginger Lily Farms brand. They also sell spa supplies and salt lamps. Ignore the "Available at Amazon" buttons.
+* [Triple Bristle](https://www.triplebristle.com/)—Neat three-sided toothbrushes that really get every surface of your teeth with little effort.
+
+### Supplements
+* [Complement](https://lovecomplement.com/)—Vegan multivitamins and supplements.
+* [vivanaturals](https://vivanaturals.com/)—Supplements, beauty, and food items.
+
+[^1]: I know what you're thinking, but I have not once had any issues with peeling or damage on the faux-leather uppers from this brand (most intentionally vegan brands have this handled). In fact, they last and look good for longer than animal-skin shoes because the material is not damaged by moisture or road salt. If you really want a true buy-it-for-life option, though (and if they have them in your size), go for the Goodyear welt options so that the shoes are properly resoleable at a cobbler.
+
+[^2]: I bought a sofa with angled legs; not the most structurally sound arrangement. When one broke, it took me years to get around to making a warranty claim. They honored it, but I first had to send the couch back. They then told me that the model I bought was no longer available, but I could select one from the website of the same value before any sales or discounts. There were two problems with this. First, years had passed and prices had risen. Second, just about everything on that website seems to be perpetually on sale. And so I went to war. There were mysterious email deliverability issues, negotiations, and many phone calls. Eventually, I got a nice new replacement couch for Sol to leave crumbs on with entirely vertical legs. Result.
+
+</article>

content/now-burning/Now Burning_2026-03-12_11:43.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+title: Tokusen Kobunboku
+manufacturer: Baieido
+date: 2026-03-12 11:43:00
+time: 11:43 AM
+---
+I like this one a lot.

content/now-burning/Now Burning_2026-03-13_13:29.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+title: Kobunboku
+manufacturer: Baieido
+date: 2026-03-13 13:29:00
+time: 1:29 PM
+---
+

content/now-burning/Now Burning_2026-03-13_15:08.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+title: Morning Star Lavender
+manufacturer: Nippon Kodo
+date: 2026-03-13 15:07:00
+time: 3:07 PM
+---
+

content/now-burning/Now Burning_2026-03-16_12:19.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+title: Suifu
+manufacturer: Yamadamatsu
+date: 2026-03-16 12:18:00
+time: 12:18 PM
+---
+

content/sitemap/index.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ structuredData: none
 * [Guestbook](/guestbook)
 * [Incense](/incense)
 * [Links](/links)
+* [Not Amazon](/not-amazon)
 * [Now](/now)
 * [Now Burning](/now-burning)
 * [Once Burned](/once-burned)

public/js/incense-description-generator.js

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ const adjective = [
 	"grounding",
 	"healing",
 	"hidden",
-	"indolent",
+	"indolic",
 	"juicy",
 	"lactescent",
 	"lingering",