https://www.memcard.blog Personal blog, apps, and side projects by Chad DeBauch. en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMT https://www.memcard.blog/posts/diy-arcade-cabinet-build https://www.memcard.blog/posts/diy-arcade-cabinet-build Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT After getting inspired by a YouTube video, I decided to tackle building my own arcade cabinet from scratch. Here is how a sheet of 1/2" MDF, some 1x2 pine cleats, and a few modifications turned into a custom arcade cabinet in a weekend. post https://www.memcard.blog/play/quick-tasks https://www.memcard.blog/play/quick-tasks Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A minimalist, mobile-first task and todo manager with multi-list support, local persistence, and real-time cloud collaboration. (Category: PWA Tool) app https://www.memcard.blog/play/quick-budget https://www.memcard.blog/play/quick-budget Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A minimalist, mobile-first expense tracker and envelope budgeting tool with local persistence and instant link collaboration. (Category: PWA Tool) app https://www.memcard.blog/#hades https://www.memcard.blog/#hades Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:33:00 GMT I sat down tonight and really enjoyed playing [Hades](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2125-PPSA03355_00-3466019145463410?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24224670894&gbraid=0AAAAADc1uAbjCxd4b2cO4o24YxOFhnW4K&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz4LWBhCMARIsAFEG5MrZbf4KweFpViZyb07ki6cuG_-MVS8-HesF65T note https://www.memcard.blog/#kindle-trade-in https://www.memcard.blog/#kindle-trade-in Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:49:00 GMT The [new Amazon Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&node=222407412011&ref=ods_gw_WD_US_EN_EINK_KE_OCT26_WD2_N_LA_IMC-5863&pd_rd_w=pvwx1&content-id=amzn1.sym.dcacffd0-e9a3-45c7-9e62-04c64101cb9d&pf_rd_p=dcacffd0-e9a3-45c7-9e62-04c64101cb9d&pf_rd_r=4E94PAHE0ZP1B9Y9Q2T1&pd_rd_wg=hmICo&pd_ note https://www.memcard.blog/#one-subscription-at-a-time https://www.memcard.blog/#one-subscription-at-a-time Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:16:00 GMT Yesterday I got a notice when I logged into Hulu that the premium subscription price is increasing to $21.49. This validated why I have gone with the one subscription at a time model (except for Amazon Prime because of the bundled shipping). Which is only pay and use one, cancel and subscribe to note https://www.memcard.blog/posts/the-two-earbud-solution https://www.memcard.blog/posts/the-two-earbud-solution Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:08:00 GMT After cycling through four different earbud designs over the years, I stopped chasing the mythical one size fits all pair. Here is why the perfect audio setup is actually a two pair rotation. post https://www.memcard.blog/#arcade1up-golden-tee https://www.memcard.blog/#arcade1up-golden-tee Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:20:00 GMT I finally bought myself my first retro arcade machine, the [Arcade1UP Golden Tee 3D Deluxe](https://arcade1up.com/products/arcade1up-golden-tee-3d-deluxe-arcade-console-video-game-machine-5-foot-cabinet). Now I am very interested in building my own. I found this video, which got me thinking, I ca note https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-6-the-floating-hotel https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-6-the-floating-hotel Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT After long days exploring port cities, the greatest luxury of a cruise is returning to your beautiful, floating hotel. post https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-5-excursions-and-savings https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-5-excursions-and-savings Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Cruises offer incredible convenience, but that white glove experience comes at a premium when it's time to book port excursions. So don't do it! post https://www.memcard.blog/play/grid-golf https://www.memcard.blog/play/grid-golf Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A digital dot-grid golf game for 1 or 2 players. Roll dice, choose directions across terrain, avoid hazards, slide on slopes, and spot Bigfoot. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-4-the-cruise-bubble https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-4-the-cruise-bubble Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT One of the things I noticed on my first cruise was the culture of experienced cruisers who don't leave the ship. post https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-3-carnival-stigma https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-3-carnival-stigma Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT When I told experienced cruisers I booked with Carnival, the reactions made me question my decision. Here is what I actually experienced. post https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-2-finding-space-at-sea https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-2-finding-space-at-sea Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT My second biggest fear about going on a cruise was the crowds. I expected Disney World on spring break, but the reality was different. post https://www.memcard.blog/play/roll-a-task https://www.memcard.blog/play/roll-a-task Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A dice-rolling task manager and timer PWA, featuring 3-state task tracking and a task backlog queue. (Category: PWA Tool) app https://www.memcard.blog/play/hangman https://www.memcard.blog/play/hangman Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT An interactive Hangman puzzle game supporting single words or full sentences, masked teacher setup, and smartboard visuals. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-1-seasickness-myth https://www.memcard.blog/posts/cruise-part-1-seasickness-myth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT For years, I was strictly against going on a cruise because I was convinced I would get seasick. Here's what actually happened. post https://www.memcard.blog/posts/meeting-nerves https://www.memcard.blog/posts/meeting-nerves Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT A simple question from a colleague—"What are you afraid of?"—unraveled my pre-meeting nerves and taught me where real confidence comes from. post https://www.memcard.blog/posts/lessons-from-a-greedy-dog https://www.memcard.blog/posts/lessons-from-a-greedy-dog Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT A story about my dog Packer taught me a valuable lesson about bad habits, leading me to ditch New Year's resolutions for quarterly micro-improvements. post https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-merge https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-merge Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A physics-based shape-merging game inspired by Suika, with a twist: chain combo cascades for score multipliers, detonate bombs, and crack stone blocks as a rising pressure meter fights back. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/posts/craigslist-is-dead https://www.memcard.blog/posts/craigslist-is-dead Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT Recently I sold my vehicle after 6 years, and decided to use Craigslist. What I found was a platform overrun by scammers. Here's my story and the most common scam I encountered. post https://www.memcard.blog/play/lexi-lock https://www.memcard.blog/play/lexi-lock Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A retro-styled word puzzle game with a strict 2.5-minute timer and an offline-ready dictionary of over 2,000 words. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-twist https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-twist Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A spin on the classic PolyBlast where you can twist and rotate blocks to build the perfect grid. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-drop https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-drop Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 10x20 gravity-based block puzzle adaptation of PolyTwist. Stack, align, and clear rows like a pro. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/#nfl-flag-football-game-two https://www.memcard.blog/#nfl-flag-football-game-two Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:31:00 GMT This is my third year coaching my son's team in NFL Flag Football. I continue to enjoy the program. With some suggestions from my son, I decided to make some adjustments in my coaching style and strategy. It has really made a difference, helping me improve how I can make an impact on the game an note https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-blast https://www.memcard.blog/play/poly-blast Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT An ad-free, minimal block puzzle game designed purely for setting new personal high scores. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/#hail-mary-movie https://www.memcard.blog/#hail-mary-movie Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:15:00 GMT I went and saw Hail Mary. I usually love space movies, this was not my thing, to slow, to much watching Grace think. I would have enjoyed the friendship with Rocky if it didn't move so slow. I can't recommend it. note https://www.memcard.blog/#burnt-sourdough https://www.memcard.blog/#burnt-sourdough Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:03:00 GMT What I learnt this weekend. Just because it looks like you burned your sourdough bread, doesn't mean it is. Scrape it off, you might be surprised. note https://www.memcard.blog/play/flag-football-playmaker https://www.memcard.blog/play/flag-football-playmaker Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Design, save, and print custom 5v5 flag football plays right from your browser (Best used on tablet or desktop). (Category: Web App) app https://www.memcard.blog/play/neon-racer https://www.memcard.blog/play/neon-racer Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dodge enemies, collect coins, and upgrade your car in this retro CRT-style highway racer. (Category: Web Game) app https://www.memcard.blog/#craigslist-is-dead https://www.memcard.blog/#craigslist-is-dead Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT Last week I sold my car. What I learned, Craigslist is dead, long live Facebook Marketplace. note https://www.memcard.blog/posts/hello-world https://www.memcard.blog/posts/hello-world Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Welcome to my corner of the internet. This is a place for long-form thoughts, perspectives, and other things. post