Category archives: personal
Disenchantment with “Social” Media
I’ve taken some time off from posting. As I wasn’t exactly lighting it up before, this means that it’s been a while. However, I’ve been trying to unplug a bit from the “always connected” lifestyle that I’ve been leading.
Why I Do What I Do
One could argue that of the many reasons to work in a specific job, passion is by far the most useful. Passion allows us to care. It drives us on to push towards the improbable. It refuses to let us be satisfied. Deep I know, but true. continue reading
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As an exercise in reducing stress, I use the word crap-tastic in a blog post. continue reading
Out of Egypt
If you asked the Israelites when they were captive in Egypt if they felt safe, they would have probably called you crazy, but the weird thing about safety is that it’s entirely subjective. Once the Israelites were freed from slavery,… continue reading »
FORGE Client Application
So I was wondering what it would be like if FORGE treated potential clients like we treat prospective employees. Instead of us selling ourselves, we would let potential clients know if THEY fit the bill. Here’s my first draft. continue reading
A Coal Miner's Son
While I’m proud of my heritage, I often struggle when I visit West Virginia. continue reading
The Problem of Noise
I wonder if our values as a society are in order. We place a lot of importance on relationship, but then carry on these shallow virtual relationships on sites like Twitter and Facebook. continue reading