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I've written and published 57 articles since March 16, 2009 about a variety of subjects:
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#writing
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Switching Clouds and Frameworks (again)
It was fun learning Gatsby and AWS Amplify, but I'm heading to Hugo and Cloudflare Pages.
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#technology
#updates
The Road Ahead
After a year of reflection, it's time to start looking ahead.
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#reflection
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Honoring Mother
I've never tried writing an obituary before. I'm so thankful I had my father, brother, and sisters there to collaborate with as we shared memories and stories about mom's life.
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#reflection
#updates
My Writing Life (so far)
You might not know this about me, but I'm a writer.
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#writing
The Dream Remains Unfulfilled
When I think about the (lack of) progress our country has made since the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, it is clear Dr. King's dream remains unfulfilled.
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#racism
Quitting (anti)Social Media
Between Facebook and Twitter, I've found a few common reasons why these services (and others like them) are no longer worthwhile for me.
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#technology
#updates
A Chromebook Experiment: One Year Later
Reflecting on my experiences and observations as a Chromebook user over the past year.
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#technology
#chromebook
Automating Blog Image Resizing with Dropbox, Hazel, and SIPS
This is one way to overcome the limitations of Automator's 'Scale Images' action to resize images to a target width.
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#technology
#automation
Preserving Blog History
This markdown-capable blogging platform is breathing new life into archived content from platforms and sites I've used in the past.
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#reflection
#technology
Desiderata, Even Now
This is an old poem that's surprisingly relevant to life as we know it today.
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#reflection
#poetry
Google Stadia: An Older Gamer's Thoughts
It's amazing how much video game technology has changed in my lifetime.
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#technology
#gaming
#google
Interesting Implications with Shiny New iPads
Apple's latest batch of iPads offer signs of continued support for my aging accessories.
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#technology
#apple
#ipad
A Chromebook Experiment
My initial observations and experiments with using a Chromebook in lieu of a conventional laptop.
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#technology
#chromebook
Discontinuing Neglect
It's time to add some fresh content to this long-neglected website.
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#reflection
Red Panda Wave
Friendliest (elusive) red panda I've ever met.
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#photography
Mount Afton View
One of my favorite photos from atop Mount Afton.
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#photography
Evergreen Changes
Reflecting on the long-term: living and writing with evergreen values.
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#reflection
#writing
55 Warning Signs You Might Be a Nerd
In tribute to Jeff Foxworthy's 'you might be a redneck' series, here are some indicators you might be a nerd.
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#humor
Steel City at Night
My first published photo, courtesy of the Princeton Photography Club.
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#photography
In Case You Were Wondering
An open love-letter to my beloved wife.
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#reflection
#updates
Is that a Rift over there?
It's good to see some new competitors challenging the MMO institution that is WoW.
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#updates
#gaming
May Showered Flower
The beauty of freshly fallen rain on a May flower.
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#photography
Doing Less Wrong
Failure is not the exception but the EXPECTATION when instituting change.
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#reflection
#updates
Sourland Mountain Trees
A token from my first photographs with a DSLR.
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#photography
Wrath of the Cataclysm
I find myself really enjoying Cataclysm now that the dust is starting to settle.
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#updates
#gaming
#reviews
Intergalactic Battles
Feeling nostalgic with the latest iteration of StarCraft.
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#updates
#gaming
Hello World... Again.
Have I mentioned how much I hate moving stuff?
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That's 4!
It's kinda nifty having four fantastic WoW characters.
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#updates
#gaming
Leading the Charge
Learning to lead in a virtual world.
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#gaming
Mastering the Lore
It's not unusual to like old things is it? Or is it...
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#gaming
An April Fool and an iPad
Leaving Aion, returning to WoW, and guild drama galore!
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#gaming
#technology
#apple
#ipad
Interdimensional Puzzles
Who knew making infine loops with portals through space could be so much fun?
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#updates
#gaming
Games at Work
Some thoughts on David Allen's notions of the game of work and business of life.
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#books
#reflection
Games for Macbooks
Games are made mostly for Windows, not Apples, silly.
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#updates
#gaming
Trying Something New
A game where angels run around beat up the bad guys? Sure, why not.
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#gaming
An Exercise in Pointlessness
I accidentally learned about philosophy while playing World of Warcraft.
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Epic Misadventures
Pro tip for gamers: get some fresh air and go offline once in a while.
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All in Moderation
PSA: WoW, like most games, is best enjoyed as a form of recreation-not as a profession.
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#updates
#gaming
Is it over yet...?
I'm bored with playing IRL, can I escape to imaginary game worlds instead?
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WTB Sanity
It's easy to lose track of time when you're having fun (or completely overwhelmed).
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#updates
#gaming
Back in the Saddle
Another busy gaming weekend.
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#updates
#gaming
Epic Academia
School's in session; time to dial back on the gaming.
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#updates
#gaming
Rolling
School's in session; time to dial back on the gaming.
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#updates
#gaming
It was a Monday
Mondays. Your mileage may vary.
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#gaming
Sham Kow!
I can't remember the last time I logged so many hours of gaming in a weekend.
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#updates
#gaming
Senseless Carnage
Tons of WoW fun is a great way to unwind after a busy week.
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Unpossible to Inderstand
Just another day of WoW fun.
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#gaming
Coming of Age
You never forget the first time you get a Horde character to max level.
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#gaming
Going Under?
The downside of taking a week off from work: catching up (sigh).
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#gaming
Emergence
The vacation is over; back to work (and gaming)!
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#gaming
Cutting the Cord
Disconnected, unplugged, and relaxed.
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#gaming
Mafioso Gnomes
Beware: camping gankers ahead.
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#gaming
Druids PWN Dread Knights
Ditching dread knights to test-drive druids.
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#updates
#gaming
Orc Slaying
I had no idea orcs carried prayer beads.
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#gaming
Quantifying Wasted Time
I'm not sure whether I should be proud or ashamed of all the hours I've put into gaming.
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#gaming
Psionists are Overrated
Maybe I'm just doing it wrong, but Vanguard psionists seem like too much work.
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#updates
#gaming
Because I Can
There simply are not enough blogs on the web, so here's one more.
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#gaming
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