2015 was great. 2016 here I come.

It’s not enough to know HTML, CSS, MySQL, and PHP. It’s not enough to know JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX. It’s not enough to know LESS, Sass, Stylus, and the CSS preprocessor du jour. It’s not enough to know Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. It’s not enough to know iPhone, Android, and God help us, … Continue reading→

It’s getting late and I’m sitting here just staring at the computer. Flipping between things – the code editor, my website, Twitter, and the notepad where I jot down my thoughts. This late I’m not really getting much done, except feeding that inner hunger for whatever the hell it is that draws me to this … Continue reading→

When I have plumbing problems at home, I do what most sane people do. I call a plumber. And you know what, he does a really good job. Why? Because that’s his specialty. He has years of experience. He’s an expert. I don’t call a welder, and I suspect you don’t either. So, why is … Continue reading→

We all like to get our way. That’s pretty obvious, right? Who doesn’t want to get their way pretty much all the time? Here’s the thing, every time we insist on getting our way, we create friction. Sometimes this friction is necessary, and the battle is worth fighting. But sometimes it’s just not worth it. … Continue reading→

Ever notice how you have the best thoughts in the shower? You know what I mean, those “aha!” moments where you finally figure something out. Maybe it’s the solution to a problem you haven’t been able to solve, or it’s a brilliant new business idea. There’s a reason you have some of your best thoughts … Continue reading→

Daddy went to work. Mama went to work. My brother and I went to daycare, and then on to school, to grow up with strangers, only spending time with our family in the remnants of the days. All of us apart all day long. Spending our days – our lives – apart, only to reunite … Continue reading→