• WordPress Grab Bag: WCEU, WordPress turns 22, new AI team

    WordPress Grab Bag: WCEU, WordPress turns 22, new AI team

    In a grab bag style post, I cover a few WordPress-related topics that have been on my mind over the last week. This includes speaking at WordCamp Europe, WordPress turning 22 years old, and the new WordPress AI team.


  • Speaking at WordCamp Europe 2025

    Speaking at WordCamp Europe 2025

    The official schedule for WordCamp Europe 2025 is live, so I can finally share that I’ll be speaking at WCEU in Basel, Switzerland this June. 🇨🇭🎉 My talk, How a WordPress Core Committer Thinks: Making Decisions for Millions will shed light on how the primary maintainers of the WordPress software decide what ships and what…


  • Dishwasher Install & Raised Garden Beds: Home Ownership Chronicles

    Dishwasher Install & Raised Garden Beds: Home Ownership Chronicles

    The weekend involved two major home projects: replacing a malfunctioning dishwasher and building raised garden beds. After troubleshooting the dishwasher, which was eventually deemed irreparable, I opted for a DIY installation, learning about appliance plumbing and electrical work. I also constructed garden beds, adapting materials and techniques as needed, gaining additional insights along the way.


  • Times Square New York – 1000 Piece

    Times Square New York – 1000 Piece

    When I left for WordCamp Asia, I this puzzle of Times Square New York was 95% finished. I was happy to find it exactly as I left it when I returned (unexpected destruction is always a possibility with small kids). After finally (mostly) getting over jet lag, I wrapped this one up. Link: Wonder Forge…


  • WordCamp Asia Live Stream

    WordCamp Asia Live Stream

    Today (February 22nd) I’ll be speaking at WordCamp Asia 2025 in Manila, Philippines. I take the stage at 11:00AM Philippine Standard Time (22:00 EST/19:00 PST for those in the US) to give my talk The Unavoidable Truth: WordPress is Insecure. If you’re unable to join in person, you’re in luck! The event has a free…


  • Travel Journal: February 17th & 18th – BOS -> ICN -> MNL

    Travel Journal: February 17th & 18th – BOS -> ICN -> MNL

    I decided to try something new on my trip to WordCamp Asia as part of my effort to blog more: keeping a travel journal. Im also taking inspiration from a fellow Core Committer and friend Jeremy Felt and his weekly notes. I enjoy reading his regular posts, and would love to get into a similar…


  • A Conversation with Roger Williams

    A Conversation with Roger Williams

    Roger Williams had me on his interview series aimed at promoting the talks at the upcoming WordCamp Asia last week. If you’re curious about my talk, you can check out our conversation on LinkedIn! Featured image credit: CC0 licensed photo by jordipicart from the WordPress Photo Directory.


  • Open Office Hours and Speaking at WordCamp Asia

    Open Office Hours and Speaking at WordCamp Asia

    In less than a week, I will attend WordCamp Asia 2025 in Manila, Philippines. I will present a talk on WordPress security, addressing common misconceptions and emphasizing a security-first mindset. Additionally, I’m offering designated office hours for open conversations with WordPress community.


  • Best of New Hampshire – 1000 Piece Puzzle

    Best of New Hampshire – 1000 Piece Puzzle

    This puzzle was another vacation pick up while in New Hampshire last summer. Unfortunately, there was one piece missing. I couldn’t find it anywhere, so going to assume it was missing from the package for now. Maybe I’ll find it eventually. Link: White Mountain Puzzles: Best of New Hampshire – 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle The…


  • Autumn King – 500 Piece Puzzle

    Autumn King – 500 Piece Puzzle

    This is one we grabbed from a local toy store while on vacation in New Hampshire last year. I usually try to go for 1,000+ ones, but my wife grabbed this one. White Mountain Puzzle was created and is based in New Hampshire. We have a visit to their physical store in Jackson, NH on…


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