February 2012
5 posts
I want ThunderCats. That’s the next cat I want to see from Apple.
I was totally second-guessing myself on that extra cup of coffee this morning. My body knew what it needed. Take that, brain!
Izzy just came and told me, “I’m using my beautiful imagination at The Little Gym!” Now that’s an endorsement!
Emily turned to me during the movie and said, “Daddy, Yoda sure sounds a lot like Grover!”
Never played ping-pong in a tie before, then again never worn a tie to work. Also never had a standing ovation at work. All 3 just happened.
January 2012
9 posts
Sweetest thing I’ve heard all week… “Daddy! Daddy! Daddy! I missed you!” from my 4-year-old who couldn’t talk just 1 short year ago.
Adios, Austin! It was a fun 24 hour trip.
Time for beer @WordUpAustin!!! Oh… and lunch, too.
Attending @WordUpAustin getting my geek on, all in the name of WordPess!
Some guy just asked me if that’s my Audi R8 parked outside. I like that he thinks so highly of me. Maybe it’s my shoes… or iPad.
I’m installing IE7 in Windows XP running within Windows 7 all running on my perfectly good iMac. This is how you depress a web developer.
All within 5 days it’s been hot enough to wear shorts, cold enough to freeze my plants off, and windy enough to blow those flood waters away (yet we’re still in a drought). Yep, I live in Texas.
Batteries in my Magic Trackpad are lasting about 6 months. My batteries last about 20 hours a day depending on how much Starbucks I drink.
My company is actively hiring more WordPress rockstars! If you think you have what it takes, contact me.
December 2011
5 posts
If you use a Mac + Gmail, do yourself a favor and download Sparrow. The finally have a fully working free version, too: http://bit.ly/tmr2Br
Alright… that shower will keep me awake long enough to make it to Starbucks.
For my teacher friends… Directory of Apple apps for education, classified by theme, level, taxonomy: http://ping.fm/OILEw via @JayCollier
I hate it when I come into work and people know about an app before me!
30 of the Best Calendar Apps and Utilities for Mac http://ping.fm/gdwPA
November 2011
2 posts
Kinda weird seeing a guy pull an iPad out to snap a photo at a bar. Supernerd. Then again… I’m Tweeting this.
Just tried AirDrop in Mac OS X Lion for the first time. It’s pretty sweet!
October 2011
2 posts
While calling AT&T customer service my call dropped 3 times. Irony.
What I learned from Steve Jobs http://ping.fm/MTfaB (spot-on advice!)
September 2011
8 posts
A Close Flyby of Mac Classic ‘Glider Classic’ for iOS… I love it when a true classic gets a makeover! http://ping.fm/Fl9DW
Awesome! Jay Collier mentioned 2 former websites I designed/built in his WordCamp Boston presentation @ 23:16 & 24:31: http://bit.ly/pfgJvk
Been a fulltime Mac user for 5+ years & today was the first day for me to use the auto-startup feature. Walked into work, ready-to-go!
Just had breakfast with my kindergartner at her school. It made my day and I hope it made her stew.
For the movie Friday @ work this week we have Goonies! (a personal favorite)
Sometimes it sounds like I’m back in preschool when I talk about my work. For example, today “I made triangles!” …but I did it with CSS!
Driving Strait to central Texas. Life is good!
Movie Friday at work begins now! Have I told you how much I love this place?
August 2011
11 posts
Self checkout is pretty nice. I didn’t have to give anybody my phone number, zip code, or e-mail address.
Cyber-stalking about a dozen of my new coworkers. Actually, I’m just connecting/following them, but it’s one-in-the-same.
Thank you @1Password for your forward thinking & problem solving by allowing your data file to be automatically moved into @Dropbox.
These pencil sculptures from Dalton Ghetti are pretty amazing! http://ping.fm/d9Qu5
The HP scenario is a great reason why you shouldn’t waste your time on anything but an iPad… Data Monday: A TouchPad History in Numbers http://ping.fm/dOK8k
@engadget: Griffin’s Helo TC… a remote controlled helicopter from my iPhone? I’ll take two, please. (video) http://ping.fm/VF151
I must not drink American beers much. This Bud Light Lime tastes like it has a touch of Fabulouso in it.
This article is about web design, but the success of selling can be simple… tell a story, enhance, engage: http://ping.fm/rSn8M
The Best Free Gmail Clients for Mac OS X http://ping.fm/qchpo
Today I start a new adventure in my life. Wish me luck.
Two coffee disasters within 10 minutes. First I brewed water ‘cause I forgot to add the grinds, then an overflow all over the counter.
July 2011
10 posts
Bagels, sushi, burgers, hummus, hotdogs, and Starbucks all in one corner. I think we have found our meals for the day. http://bit.ly/o1KTUM
Just drank some Trader Joe’s Orange Juice. That is the closest thing I’ve ever tasted to actually eating an orange.
Any suggestions on family activities in San Francisco, Stanford, and Berkeley? We will be there all next week!
10 Ways to Discover Awesome Mac Apps http://ping.fm/awIKe
In 5 min. I’ll be beach bound for the entire rest of the weekend. I’m going to do a little social media with my family I’ll Like my kids and Follow my wife.
Wow. Back-to-school supplies are on store shelves already. That’s a good way to ruin summer.
Now he’s texting. Hope he doesn’t find my Tweets talking about him.
He then moved down 3 tables after getting turned down a couple of times. #shady