Life, Software, and
Everything in Between

From WordPress to design, from user experiences to life experiences, I write about it all.

Business

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Development

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Life & Travel

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WordPress

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Latest article

  • From Milestones to Memories, A Look Back at 2025
    February 3, 2026
    2025 was one of those years that leaves a real mark. I turned 40, married the love of my life, made huge career moves, and kept pushing forward in every corner of my life. It wasn’t always smooth, but the highlights easily outweighed the hard moments, and I came out of the year feeling more…
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Short-form

  • Found my name… in a bottle of Bulgarian water
    November 10, 2025
    During the Automattic AI meetup in New York, a teammate from Bulgaria casually mentioned that there’s…

  • The Repository Article
    October 23, 2025
    If you haven’t heard or read, I recently joined Automattic. This made a decent splash in…

  • GoFundMe Creates 1 Million+ Nonprofit “Donation Pages” No One Asked For
    October 22, 2025
    Imagine finding out from your donors that they gave money to a campaign that you don’t…

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Long-form

  • Two Months In, Why I’m Optimistic About Jetpack’s Future
    December 4, 2025
    My first two months at Automattic have been a mix of learning, observing, and starting to…
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  • Unlock the Power of WordPress.org Keyword Notifications
    October 28, 2025
    Custom keyword notifications are one of the most valuable yet underutilized features available on WordPress.org. For…
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  • A New Chapter: Joining Automattic to Lead Jetpack
    October 20, 2025
    A few months ago, I shared that I was closing a major chapter of my career….
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  • Relaunching the San Diego WordPress Meetup
    September 16, 2025
    The San Diego WordPress Meetup is back! This group holds a lot of sentimental value for…
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  • Closing the GiveWP Chapter: Leaving Liquid Web and StellarWP
    August 27, 2025
    First off, I want to thank my friends, family, colleagues, and the WordPress community who have…
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  • 2024: A Year of Travel and a Greater Appreciation for Home and Family
    February 17, 2025
    Reflecting on last year, I am reminded about my travels, friends, family, ups, and inevitably, some…
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