Blog Post Archive
I’ve been blogging casually off-and-on for years. The views expressed in these posts are from a more immature and inexperienced version of myself. They don’t necessarily represent the current views of anyone.
Let’s stop whining and do something
Published 1 November 2006
I whine a lot about politics. Not only do I read too many blogs and bring policy up in inappropriate situations, but I whine. I whine…
Who was the user-interface genius…
Published 21 October 2006
Working in and Design can be fun. It opens you up to just how much bad design is in the world. Here's a delightful little example from…
On Notice
Published 18 October 2006
I'm a recent convert to the Colbert Nation. While not a slobbering, drone-like worshipper, his combination of egomaniacal self-confidence…
Waking up in the city that never sleeps
Published 14 October 2006
This is just a quick post to brag about being in New York for the long weekend. I needed a break from school and am visiting friend…
Unravelling “Cassie’s Sonnet”
Published 28 September 2006
Ever since David Pogue mentioned it, I have been following the saga of lonelygirl15 (her tribute site can provide some background). About…
Voting with my credit card
Published 21 September 2006
I fell in love with Amici Forever's debut which I bought (yes, bought) after hearing someone listen to it in the computer lab I managed…
How do you define a “Friend”
Published 7 September 2006
I posted my first story to Slashdot today, the headline: “Facebook Users Think Their Friends are Stalkers.” For both of you who don’t follow…
Experiments with Cancelling Javascript Events
Published 1 September 2006
JavaScript suddenly feels like the new . Inspired by my new book co-written by one of my web design idols as well as the work I’ve been…
How not to fly
Published 9 August 2006
I am thoroughly enjoying WWDC in San Francisco. I am one of the lucky few who get a sneak preview of the next Apple , and get to hob-knob…