Category Archives: Insights

Web and Native, Sitting in a Tree

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Last night I read the delightful “Web Apps vs. Native Apps Is Still a Thing” by my he-doesn’t-know-me internet pal John Gruber. It’s a great piece, in response to this article from Wired. The most salient point here: Andreessen does … Continue reading →

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I Made an App

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

A few of my friends and co-workers already know this, but I’ve been working on an app in my off hours. Why?

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Tragedy of the Commons

Posted on July 20, 2012 by PD

I can’t say I’m an unbiased voice in this, because I worked (several years ago now) at WCET-TV, a public access TV station that serves the Hudsonville, Georgetown/Jenison, and Grandville communities. But this is something that has been going on … Continue reading →

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The Talk Show leaves 5by5

Posted on May 20, 2012 by PD

I’m not a big “hey, news” blog, but this has been one of my favorite shows, so I’m inclined to comment. The Talk Show has moved over to Mule Radio Syndicate.

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Clean, fresh air.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by PD

This post is about SOPA/PIPA. It’s not too late, because the fight isn’t over yet.

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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.