You Pay Less For Others’ Food Stamps Than You Think
One of the biggest arguments that I see come out of Fox News and other far right-wing conservatives is that food stamps should be cut or dramatically reduced. While some people certainly do abuse...
View ArticleI Just Want To Be Normal
I want to be able to get out of bed. I want to be able to get in a car without having constant panic attacks. I want to be able to sit through a whole movie. I want to be able to be around new people....
View ArticleRealization of Progress and Success
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the business-focused WordPress event, PressNomics. If you’re not familiar with PressNomics, let me fill you in: PressNomics is more than just a conference....
View ArticleMy Everyday Carry Gear
Rocketgenius notebook, made by Poppin Tul Medium 0.7mm pens. By far, my favorite pens at the moment. Lynktec Apex fine point powered stylus. Not the greatest, but gets the job done in a pinch. 64GB...
View ArticleLessons Learned In 27 Years
While I’m still rather young in comparison with many of my peers, I felt it appropriate to list many of the lessons I have learned over the years. If anything, for myself to reflect on later in life....
View ArticleOpen Letter To A Friend: Get Your Shit Together
Hey, man. Remember when I told you that I have your back, but that’s not unconditional? Well, I think you’ve hit that point. You’ve had so many opportunities that many of us could only dream of, and...
View ArticleBetter Development Through Criticism
I’m often asked by people starting out in development, how they can become better developers. Their proposed solution is typically formal education, while my response is almost always to contribute to...
View ArticleLooking at Android Users from an iPhone Perspective
Not long ago, I made a post on Facebook asking for people’s reasoning for using Android-based phones. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Personally, I’m an Apple guy for a few different reasons...
View ArticleReflections on 2 Years at Rocketgenius
Yesterday marked my 2-year anniversary at Rocketgenius. It feels like time flew by, while simultaneously feeling like I have been there forever. I can honestly say that the past 2 years have been the...
View ArticleThe Perils of Accidental Mansplaining
My wife is one of the smartest people I’ve ever known. Every day, she blows me away with the amount of knowledge she seems to fit into that brain of hers. In fact, I often refer to her as the smart one...
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