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Hey folks, I just wanted to update you on some things I’ve launched recently at the ol’ dot org. I’ve been a fan of Kotke since first listening to Jason on The Talk Show for the 20th or 25th anniversary. Sometimes it’s a lot to digest, as

It helps me to consider my writing as a bid for connection with the reader. I'm pointing something out, asking for joint attention. It doesn't have to be an earth-shattering new idea or the most exciting piece of content ever. It's just a small

My goodness, reading my feeds today has been such a demotivating experience. It's not because the articles were depressing, because they were, but rather that everyone is talking about the same things all the time. Outrage is the point. We can choose to be part of it, or

I've always disliked how companies treat us like walking billboards. Look around, and you’ll see logos everywhere: from cars to clothes to most everyday objects. As I write this, I can easily spot over a dozen logos on my desk: my water bottle, notebooks, pens, hard drives,

One of Gov. Katy Hochul's top goals for 2025 is to put more "money in your pockets.” How does Hochul plan to put "money in your pockets?" She hopes to increase the child tax credit as part of her Affordability Agenda in 2025. I’m

WordPress.com has introduced Studio Sync, a new feature for its local development app, Studio. Launched last year as a free, open-source tool for Mac and Windows users, Studio now integrates seamlessly with WordPress.com through this update. I haven’t been actively involved in local WordPress development since a

I’ve been a writer now for a long time. I love to share the written word. It goes along with my voracious love of reading. As I’ve continued to read and learn and grow I’ve also found the desire to riff on all the ideas I’m

The way I’ve learned to design is based on the unique way my brain works. I’m one in eight billion. The way I design is also based on the unique path I followed to grow up and be an adult. The process I took to become a designer