Dietmar Reigber

Hey there, curious wanderer! What brings you here? Did you stumble upon this page by chance, or were you intentionally seeking out the mind behind these words? Either way, hello!

So, here you are, on an About page. The place where I’m supposed to neatly sum up who I am, what this is all about, and maybe even throw in a polished headshot with a formal bio. But let’s be real, do we really need another generic introduction?

Are you here for credentials? A list of degrees, achievements, and accolades, all neatly stacked like a LinkedIn profile? Or did you read something here that made you pause, maybe even think, and now you’re curious who wrote this? Or perhaps, like many in the digital world, you’re looking for a little more proof, some kind of social validation that reassures you this is worth your time?

What if I told you that words should stand on their own, without the need for an “influencer effect”? Does everything need a face, a persona, a sales pitch? Can work not simply be appreciated for what it is rather than who it comes from?

But hey, I get it. We live in a time where screens glow brighter than the ideas they transmit. Click. Release dopamine. Click. Repeat. An endless loop of seeking, scrolling, consuming. It’s fascinating, isn’t it? The way we navigate these digital spaces, searching for connection, understanding, or perhaps just a moment of curiosity satisfied.

If you’ve made it this far, maybe this About page isn’t really about me. Maybe it’s about you, about the questions we ask, the thoughts we explore, and the perspectives we seek.

No sales pitch here, just words. Welcome to my corner of the internet.

Siloi
Siloi depends on the context in which you use it. It can describe an awesome state of mind, a good vibe, feeling great, and more. From what I gather, by posting and creatively using this blog, I am tapping into a state of Siloi.

I developed a great interest in Google+ over several months in 2014, where I posted various articles and engaged in discussions. Many people who interacted with my posts suggested that I start my own blog. So here it is. In 2020, Google+ no longer existed, but this space remains.

While reposting my old Google+ content is not currently on my to-do list, I might bring some of those posts back here. We will see where the flow of Siloi takes us.

The pathway
Reflecting on this About page, I realized that I do have a few stories from my past that I could share in the future. While this blog is more of a canvas for contemplations, I do sprinkle in bits and pieces of my past experiences. Some articles touch on challenges I faced in entrepreneurship or my critical views on childhood education. The how-to and DIY pages are also reflections of real moments in my life.

For example, I once wrote about how changing my office chair helped fix my back problem. Other posts explore my quest to make a great cup of coffee, dealing with car issues, waterproofing roof cracks, and applying solar reflector paint. Right now, I am completely immersed in three gardening projects—building a large compost area, preparing the backyard for vegetable planting, and cleaning up an abandoned property. The progress is slow, but it is an interesting lesson in patience.

On the blog side of things, I am currently finalizing a big innovation article. Once that is done, I might consider writing a personal story that could tie in well with this About page. We will see.

Until then, fare well, and I hope you enjoyed your time here on the blog.