The Clam Chariot: A Love Affair with Dysfunction

Published on July 08, 2025

The Clam Chariot: A Love Affair with Dysfunction

Hey everyone, my name is Matthew Raynor. I was a deep-sea commercial fisherman and bayman before a diving accident left me paralyzed …

I Built A AI Face Swap SaaS App Paralyzed - Complete Technical Breakdown DRF + React + HuggingFace

Published on July 05, 2025

HistoryFace AI: Technical Breakdown of a Real-Time Face Swap Application

Transform yourself into Napoleon, Cleopatra, or any historical figure with AI! In this video, I break down the complete technical …

Shipped Google Authentication for My AI App - Here's What I Learned

Published on July 03, 2025

Just shipped Google authentication for my AI face swap app "HistoryFace" and wanted to share the journey!

The app transforms your selfie into historical figures like Napoleon, Cleopatra, or Leonardo …

When Your Body Betrays You: A Journey Through Chronic Illness and Spiritual Discovery

Published on June 30, 2025

Hey everyone – if you don't know me, my name is Matt Raynor. I'm a wheelchair user, full-stack web developer, inspirational writer, and former deep-sea commercial fisherman. I'm …

Built a Django App for an Art Business from a Nursing Home — While Quadriplegic

Published on June 29, 2025

Launching a fully functional, client-facing SaaS-style web application is challenging for anyone. Doing it from a nursing home, without the use of your hands, while navigating quadriplegia — that's something …

Meditation, Inner Sanctuary, and the Root of Letting Go

Published on June 28, 2025

Hi, I'm Matt Raynor. I was a deep sea commercial fisherman until a diving accident turned my life upside down. At 29, I was forced to grieve everything I once …

From Rock Bottom to Production Code

Published on June 27, 2025

Introduction: From Rock Bottom to Production Code

My name is Matthew Raynor. I’m a 35-year-old quadriplegic and self-taught Python/Django developer. Six years ago, I broke my neck in a diving …

The Day I Broke My Neck: Part 3

Published on June 25, 2025

If you're just tuning in, this is the story about the day I broke my neck. This is Part Three—but here's a quick recap:

Six years ago, I was 29 …

The Day I Broke My Neck Part 2: A Salty Soul and Broken Bones

Published on June 24, 2025

The Day I Broke My Neck – Part 2

If you're just tuning in: This is Part 2 of my story about the day I broke my neck. I was …