Category Archives: Insights

Moving on. So move on.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by PD

It sucks having to say goodbye to a client.  Especially when your clients are good people, and they’ve treated you fairly. Unfortunately, I’m in that position right now.  It wouldn’t be fair for me to pretend that I can still … Continue reading →

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From Bed, No. 1

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

So I’m becoming a dad. I guess that could be scary, and there are things that I’m scared about. But being scared, being afraid, is usually about knowing something could happen, that you have no control over, and fearing it … Continue reading →

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Rewriting the Co-op

Posted on July 15, 2009 by PD

This is a second chapter in a series – the first chapter is “Starting the Co-op.” Following that first successful cycle, we decided to wait through New Year’s, 2007 to open a new cycle.  This gave me a nice, solid … Continue reading →

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Starting the Co-op

Posted on July 7, 2009 by PD

Many of you know that I’m involved in this thing called the West Michigan Co-op.  It’s an online-based farmer’s market (or buyer’s club, depending on who you talk to) that serves the greater Grand Rapids (Michigan) area. I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Yes, I will watch Hulu. That is all.

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

You might remember a previous post in which I rant about Hulu, and how everybody was telling me to catch something I missed on Hulu.  If you don’t remember it: here you go. Today, things have changed.

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Violating Web TOS Makes You A Criminal

Posted on December 1, 2008 by PD

Have you ever violated the Terms of Service on a web site? For that matter, have you ever read the Terms of Service for any of the websites you use on a daily basis? Here’s the links to a few … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Break

Posted on November 28, 2008 by PD

Hello, all! As you may have guess by no Five and Change on Wednesday, I’m taking a Thanksgiving break. Just wanted to say thanks to all four of you that read regularly. I am thankful for my family and friends, … Continue reading →

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Trust your instinct.

Posted on September 12, 2008 by PD

Today it occurred to me that I am involved in a lot of things that truly interest me. Some of them I make money from, which is a bonus, and some of them I most certainly lose money on, which … Continue reading →

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Are all generalizations insults?

Posted on August 6, 2008 by PD

I was reading a Slashdot post today about the Olympics changing the gymnastics scoring system, when I came across the following by CmdrTaco (one of Slashdot’s primary editors): Now I’m sure that no Slashdot reader will intentionally watch any “sport” … Continue reading →

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One Bizzare Feeling…

Posted on July 16, 2008 by PD

There was a spectacular moment today, where I felt like I was “in the zone.” I thought it was worth a mention. Not sure if this is really a productivity thing, but I’m definitely getting used to my gmail labels, … Continue reading →

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