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Welcome to where I share my thoughts on everything in my life! From WordPress to baseball, Artificial Intelligence to hobbies and being a parent.
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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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The Ghosts of Unactivated Contributors
Contributors don’t arrive fully formed. They find their way, like hikers choosing different routes up the same mountain. This post explores what it means to activate observers, prevent territoriality, and create space for others to thrive, so the community is not haunted by those who might have stayed if they had been engaged with effectively.
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12 Years Contributing to WordPress
Join me as I reflect on reaching a new milestone in my journey as an Open Source maintainer: 12 years since first contributing to the WordPress project.
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!
Every year on July 1, former Major League Baseball player Bobby Bonilla receives a $1.19 million dollar check as a part of his deferred contract. This tradition started in 2011 and will continue until he is well into his 70s and has affectionately become known as Bobby Bonilla Day. While he did not sign the…
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Coaching Youth Baseball (Instructional 5-7 years old)
I reflect on a rewarding Spring season coaching baseball for 5-7 year-olds. I share some tips to successfully engage kids while teaching strong fundamentals, and learning a love for the game of baseball.
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