wrote my first program in COBOL on punch cards on a Burroughs mainframe.
You're a veteran in the field. Nice to know that. To still be conversant with all the newer languages means you're very consistent with your learning.
Your goal should be big and wonderful, but it's tiny steps that all add up
Most definitely
it's a Single Page Web App (SPA) that features the familiar desktop feel, including the lower taskbar, but all done in a browser window via HTML, CSS, and Javascript for display.
Wow this is remarkable, it has basically everything one needs, all in a relatively familiar setup for easy access. I'll definitely try something similar when the time comes. As of now I better get learning.