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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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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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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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My Sports Pie Chart
The “sports equinox” is when all four major North American sports leagues play on the same day. While initially rare, they have become more common in recent years. A related conversation with friends posed the question “what does your sports pie chart look like?” To celebrate today’s equinox, I’ve taken some time to consider that!
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Thirty-Eight
Today is my 13,881st day in existence and the first day of being 38. I have a lot to be thankful for, but also a lot to work on. I’ve never written one of these birthday posts before, but I’ve been trying to blog more. I thought it would be a good way to hold…
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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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