The Civil Registry: a TCR for Quality Journalism
September 5, 2018
Originally published on Medium here Say hello to the Civil Registry. It’s a core part of the overall Civil experience. […]...
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Return to Pulau Bidong
July 27, 2018
I returned to Pulau Bidong island 28 years after living there as a child. This small uninhabited island in the […]...
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Hiking & Backpacking Gear Reviews
July 21, 2017
I recently went on a 12-day trek to Peru, hiking from Cusco to Choquequirao, and ultimately to Machu Picchu. Here’s […]...
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It’s not you. It’s me.
September 13, 2017
It’s not you. It’s me. Let me explain. I’ve been painting Sarina’s portrait since January of this year. I’ve sat […]...
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What I learned in 2016
January 2, 2017
“To grow is to go beyond what you are today. stand up as yourself. do not imitate. Do not pretend […]...
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How to Build a Memorable Data Snapshot
March 21, 2016
And why traditional infographics won’t work on the social web I wrote this article with my colleague Jason Tomassini. It was […]...
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No Screen First – An evolving approach for an inclusive audience
February 24, 2016
I recently had a chance to speak at Refresh DC with my web developer friend and colleague, Tommy O’keefe about […]...
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“Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think.” ~Chinese Proverb
When you pick up the right pen, it’s easy to enjoy yourself. These slicci pens are delightful, especially when you’ve […]...
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The Growing Importance of Messaging Apps
January 9, 2016
In 2015, the number of active users on messaging apps surpassed the number of users on traditional social media channels. […]...
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Notes on Purple
Purple embodies a balance of stimulated red and placid blue. They say that adding purple to a working environment is […]...
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Shannon and Since Antarctica
January 4, 2013
As I was leaving a party a couple of months ago, my friend Shannon, the lead singer for awesome local rock […]...
Conversation with Dad
June 17, 2012
Dad has screws on the sides of his head like Frankenstein. You can see dried blood near the hairline. The […]...
Learning stained glass: Finally, in its place
June 14, 2012
“Laurie’s Library” was finally installed at the Evergreen Elementary School Library, in Leesburg VA Click on the image to see […]...
Learning stained glass: Final Panels
June 13, 2012
The final main panels of the stained glass (sorry for the bad stitching job. This is from the top looking […]...
Learning stained glass: Grinding glass
June 13, 2012
Continuing my learning process from my last stained glass post I spent almost two months embracing the fact that glass […]...
Colors in my backyard
May 3, 2012
I had a lot of dreams as a child and a lot of them change as I grow up (or […]...
Learning stained glass: You’re comin along, kid!
April 16, 2012
Even though stained glass is flat, two-dimensional, its ability to refract and reflect light sculpt the space it’s in. As […]...
Learning stained glass: From final sketches to color exercise
March 20, 2012
Local stained glass artist Howard and I are about to head to the studio next weekend and head-dive into stained […]...