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I've written and published 57 articles since March 16, 2009 about a variety of subjects:

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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.
2023-02-24 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#technology #updates



The Road Ahead
After a year of reflection, it's time to start looking ahead.
2022-03-18 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#reflection #updates



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.
2021-02-28 | ~ 800 words | ~ 4 minutes
#reflection #updates



My Writing Life (so far)
You might not know this about me, but I'm a writer.
2021-01-30 | ~ 1300 words | ~ 7 minutes
#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.
2020-08-28 | ~ 1500 words | ~ 8 minutes
#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.
2020-08-01 | ~ 1200 words | ~ 6 minutes
#technology #updates



A Chromebook Experiment: One Year Later
Reflecting on my experiences and observations as a Chromebook user over the past year.
2020-04-30 | ~ 800 words | ~ 4 minutes
#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.
2020-03-26 | ~ 1200 words | ~ 6 minutes
#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.
2020-03-23 | ~ 500 words | ~ 3 minutes
#reflection #technology



Desiderata, Even Now
This is an old poem that's surprisingly relevant to life as we know it today.
2020-02-03 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#reflection #poetry



Google Stadia: An Older Gamer's Thoughts
It's amazing how much video game technology has changed in my lifetime.
2019-03-19 | ~ 800 words | ~ 4 minutes
#technology #gaming #google



Interesting Implications with Shiny New iPads
Apple's latest batch of iPads offer signs of continued support for my aging accessories.
2019-03-18 | ~ 500 words | ~ 2 minutes
#technology #apple #ipad



A Chromebook Experiment
My initial observations and experiments with using a Chromebook in lieu of a conventional laptop.
2019-03-01 | ~ 1100 words | ~ 6 minutes
#technology #chromebook



Discontinuing Neglect
It's time to add some fresh content to this long-neglected website.
2019-02-15 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#reflection



Red Panda Wave
Friendliest (elusive) red panda I've ever met.
2016-03-13 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#photography



Mount Afton View
One of my favorite photos from atop Mount Afton.
2013-09-29 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#photography



Evergreen Changes
Reflecting on the long-term: living and writing with evergreen values.
2012-04-03 | ~ 700 words | ~ 3 minutes
#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.
2011-10-07 | ~ 900 words | ~ 5 minutes
#humor



Steel City at Night
My first published photo, courtesy of the Princeton Photography Club.
2011-09-25 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#photography



In Case You Were Wondering
An open love-letter to my beloved wife.
2011-07-31 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#reflection #updates



Is that a Rift over there?
It's good to see some new competitors challenging the MMO institution that is WoW.
2011-05-19 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



May Showered Flower
The beauty of freshly fallen rain on a May flower.
2011-05-15 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#photography



Doing Less Wrong
Failure is not the exception but the EXPECTATION when instituting change.
2011-03-28 | ~ 500 words | ~ 3 minutes
#reflection #updates



Sourland Mountain Trees
A token from my first photographs with a DSLR.
2011-03-20 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#photography



Wrath of the Cataclysm
I find myself really enjoying Cataclysm now that the dust is starting to settle.
2011-02-28 | ~ 500 words | ~ 3 minutes
#updates #gaming #reviews



Intergalactic Battles
Feeling nostalgic with the latest iteration of StarCraft.
2010-10-16 | ~ 300 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



Hello World... Again.
Have I mentioned how much I hate moving stuff?
2010-10-13 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates



That's 4!
It's kinda nifty having four fantastic WoW characters.
2010-08-10 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Leading the Charge
Learning to lead in a virtual world.
2010-08-09 | ~ 300 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Mastering the Lore
It's not unusual to like old things is it? Or is it...
2010-06-22 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



An April Fool and an iPad
Leaving Aion, returning to WoW, and guild drama galore!
2010-04-03 | ~ 300 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming #technology #apple #ipad



Interdimensional Puzzles
Who knew making infine loops with portals through space could be so much fun?
2010-02-01 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Games at Work
Some thoughts on David Allen's notions of the game of work and business of life.
2010-01-31 | ~ 400 words | ~ 2 minutes
#books #reflection



Games for Macbooks
Games are made mostly for Windows, not Apples, silly.
2010-01-17 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Trying Something New
A game where angels run around beat up the bad guys? Sure, why not.
2010-01-10 | ~ 500 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



An Exercise in Pointlessness
I accidentally learned about philosophy while playing World of Warcraft.
2010-01-05 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Epic Misadventures
Pro tip for gamers: get some fresh air and go offline once in a while.
2009-10-06 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



All in Moderation
PSA: WoW, like most games, is best enjoyed as a form of recreation-not as a profession.
2009-06-30 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Is it over yet...?
I'm bored with playing IRL, can I escape to imaginary game worlds instead?
2009-06-18 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates



WTB Sanity
It's easy to lose track of time when you're having fun (or completely overwhelmed).
2009-06-06 | ~ 300 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



Back in the Saddle
Another busy gaming weekend.
2009-05-10 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Epic Academia
School's in session; time to dial back on the gaming.
2009-04-28 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Rolling
School's in session; time to dial back on the gaming.
2009-04-24 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



It was a Monday
Mondays. Your mileage may vary.
2009-04-21 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Sham Kow!
I can't remember the last time I logged so many hours of gaming in a weekend.
2009-04-20 | ~ 300 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



Senseless Carnage
Tons of WoW fun is a great way to unwind after a busy week.
2009-04-19 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Unpossible to Inderstand
Just another day of WoW fun.
2009-04-12 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Coming of Age
You never forget the first time you get a Horde character to max level.
2009-04-08 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Going Under?
The downside of taking a week off from work: catching up (sigh).
2009-04-02 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Emergence
The vacation is over; back to work (and gaming)!
2009-03-30 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Cutting the Cord
Disconnected, unplugged, and relaxed.
2009-03-24 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Mafioso Gnomes
Beware: camping gankers ahead.
2009-03-21 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Druids PWN Dread Knights
Ditching dread knights to test-drive druids.
2009-03-20 | ~ 100 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Orc Slaying
I had no idea orcs carried prayer beads.
2009-03-19 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Quantifying Wasted Time
I'm not sure whether I should be proud or ashamed of all the hours I've put into gaming.
2009-03-18 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming



Psionists are Overrated
Maybe I'm just doing it wrong, but Vanguard psionists seem like too much work.
2009-03-17 | ~ 300 words | ~ 2 minutes
#updates #gaming



Because I Can
There simply are not enough blogs on the web, so here's one more.
2009-03-16 | ~ 200 words | ~ 1 minutes
#updates #gaming

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