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-# dustin.coffee-jekyll-blog
+# My Jekyll Website
 
-my blog
+Welcome to the repository for my personal Jekyll website! This site showcases my blog posts, projects, and more. Learn about my journey in the world of technology and coffee.
+
+## About the Site
+
+This website is built using [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/), a static site generator. It's designed to be simple, responsive, and easy to navigate. The site reflects my passion for technology and love for coffee.
+
+### Features
+
+- **Blog**: Regular posts about tech, my personal experiences, and tutorials.
+- **Projects**: Showcasing my work and contributions to various tech initiatives.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To run this site locally, you'll need to have Ruby and Jekyll installed. Here's a quick guide:
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/primeminister91/dustin.coffee.git
+   cd dustin.coffee
+   ```
+
+2. **Install Dependencies**
+
+   ```bash
+   bundle install
+   ```
+
+3. **Run Jekyll Server**
+
+   ```bash
+   bundle exec jekyll serve
+   ```
+
+   This will start a local server. Typically, the site will be available at `http://localhost:4000` (default port 4000).
+
+## Contributing
+
+I appreciate contributions to the site! Whether it's fixing a bug, improving the documentation, or suggesting new features, feel free to fork this repository and submit a pull request.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE) - see the LICENSE file for details.
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+- This theme is based off of [Lightspeed](https://github.com/tajacks/lightspeed)