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+# the sampu Haskell blog engine
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+https://blog.eversole.co (not live yet!)
+
+a _work-in-progress_ blog engine using simple flat-file Markdown content storage.
+
+sampu is a word in Lojban meaning: 
+"x1 is __simple__/__unmixed__/__uncomplicated__ in property x2"
+
+Therefore, `la sampu cu sampu .ui` !
+
+## Stack
+
+- ["Haskell"](https://www.haskell.org)
+- ["Twain"](https://github.com/alexmingoia/twain)
+- ["Lucid2"](https://chrisdone.com/posts/lucid2)
+- ["HTMX"](https://htmx.org/)
+
+## Goal
+
+Provide a simple blog engine that is easily customizable via HTML fragments
+and easy HTMX integration for dynamic content.
+
+## Deployment
+
+We're not there yet, but soon! This project is built and packaged with Nix,
+so I will provide directions on deploying with Nix as well as via OCI 
+containers once there's something viable to run here.
+
+## Development and Support
+
+Per the permissive ISC license, you are free to do what you wish with this 
+software. No guarantees are made to its usability, security, or functionality.
+
+Copyright James Eversole (james@eversole.co)