Author: Jonathan Desrosiers
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Revitalizing the Stagnant Web: Reflections from WordCamp Canada
The WordPress community can be so strange sometimes. But I mean that in a really good way! The last few days at WordCamp Canada were a great reminder of that. I always walk away from a WordCamp feeling inspired. The conversations, interactions, and things you learn are re-energizing and invigorating. Anyone reading this who has…
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Unofficial WordCamp Canada Side Event: Ottawa Senators Game
Few things are more Canadian than hockey. When I travel, I always try to squeeze in a sporting event to add another stadium to my list. As luck would have it, the Ottawa Senators have a home game on Thursday, October, 16th vs. the Seattle Kraken when I’m in Ottawa for WordCamp Canada. I’ve grabbed…
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Let’s attend a WordCamp, eh?
I will be attending WordCamp Canada 2025 representing Bluehost and delivering two talks. One focuses on how to contribute to WordPress, highlighting the challenges new contributors face. The other addresses AI’s role in collaborative communities, emphasizing the importance of human interaction amidst technological advancements. I’m also excited to explore Ottawa.
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Field of Dreams – 1000 Piece Puzzle
Link: Field of Dreams – 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Its a beautiful afternoon at the ballfield. Fans surround the field hoping to get the best view of the game. The batter is up and in position awaiting a pitch he can launch into the outfield. Artist P.D. Moreno creates the perfect backdrop to an action-packed…
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Congratulations, “Stitches”!
I’ve recently somehow fallen into “EverestTok,” which profiles some of the people braving some of the most extreme conditions on Earth in an attempt to summit Mount Everest. That eventually transitioned into a much less extreme version that I’ll call “HikingTok.” About a month ago, my algorithm served me something in between the two. It…
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Episode #182 – WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast
Just prior to WordCamp US in August, I was invited as a guest (again) on the WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast. In addition to speaking with the host Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette also joined the discussion. This episode was focused on the nuanced difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com. Have a Listen You can listen to the…
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Amazing Sea Turtles – 300 Piece Puzzle
This entry in my puzzle log is the Amazing Sea Turtles 300 piece puzzle from White Mountain Puzzles that I put together with my son.
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Implementing AI in Open Source Without Losing the Human Touch
AI is changing how we build and collaborate in Open Source. This post explores how to thoughtfully integrate AI into contributor workflows without losing what makes our communities human, creative, and welcoming, and why the most important decisions still belong to us.
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National Parks – 1000 Piece Puzzle
This entry in my log is a 1,000 piece puzzle from White Mountain Puzzles. During my recent vacation to New Hampshire, I stopped by their only physical store with my family and stocked up.
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Bicycles in Amsterdam – 1000 Piece Puzzle
I’m currently on vacation in New Hampshire, but I found this puzzle on the game shelf at our Airbnb. Link: Ravensburger Bicycles in Amsterdam – 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Explore the bicycle capital of the world and enjoy a glorious sunset reflected in one of the city’s many canals in our “Bicycles in Amsterdam” puzzle!…
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