AI Slop is Easy Money
Monday, December 29, 2025
Lazy is as lazy does when it comes to making a buck or writing code.
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Walmart+ Membership is Half Off
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
We’ve had a Walmart+ membership for just a little under a year and saved more than $270 so far.
A Fancy Knitted Sock
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
I understand limited-edition accessories and all, but seriously, $150 to $230 for a fancy knitted sock with a name I’ve not heard of attached to it?
LinkedIn Wants to Share Your Data
Monday, September 29, 2025
As I’m gearing up to return to work, I’m catching up on my professional networks, including opting out of AI related stuff where ever possible.
There's Free, and Then There's Free
Sunday, September 7, 2025
There are two kinds of people on the internet; those who appreciate the efforts of indie bloggers & developers and choose to support them, and those who feel because it’s offered free it’s theirs for the taking without giving any credit whatsoever.
There's a Word for That
Friday, September 5, 2025
I never knew there was a word for the smell of fresh rain on the ground. When it happens, I stop, close my eyes, take a deep inhale, and let the fragrance of nature move my soul.
Back to Basics
Friday, August 22, 2025
As I start ramping up my return to work, I’m giving deep thought to how I can better approach the challenges in front of me with a minimum of stress.
Mac Themes Garden
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I spent hours looking for the perfect theme to apply to my system setup on the Performa I had at the time.
The Law of Enterprise Software
Thursday, April 24, 2025
In my nearly 30 years of enterprise software development, I can confirm this law has held true in 100% of the projects I’ve ever worked on.
Showing the American Flag Respect
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
There are a lot of self-proclaimed patriots out there who need to familiarize themselves with these rules.
Let Your Yes Be "Hell Yeah!" and Your No, No
Friday, October 18, 2024
This is something I wrestle with because I have a people pleaser personality. When someone asks something of me, I immediately feel like I have to do it to make them happy, even when my gut screams at me it’s not a good idea.
Still More WordPress Drama
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Having Slack access, as do all WordPress.org plugin and theme authors, I can confirm community moral is in decline. Many developers have been banned from Slack for their dissension.
Unsung Heros of the Deep Sea
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Most people don’t realize just what it takes to keep global communications running.
Text-Only & Minimalist News Sites
Monday, October 14, 2024
This may have been posted elsewhere not too long ago, but I’m posting here for my own benefit.
Even More WordPress Drama
Monday, October 14, 2024
To me, Mullenweg is abusing his power as the sole owner of WordPress.org here, and (as others point out) has forced a hostile takeover of the work of other developers.
A Useful BBEdit AppleScript
Friday, October 11, 2024
This is a handy AppleScript. I don’t like to soft wrap my text in BBEdit by default, but always seem to end up wrapping it anyway.
Apple Ditching USB-A on the New Mac mini?
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
We portable users have been living with dongles forever. I would agree it’s time for USB-A to be sunset on the Mac mini, especially if the form factor is about the size of an Apple TV device.
Evil is as Evil Does
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
One of the many reasons I’ve switched to Safari for personal browsing…
What Lies Below
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
How is it I’ve never heard about this until now?
Rules for Humanity
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
My favorite rule is #6, which I’ve only recently truly learned…